About this episode

Tim Locker interviews Chris Shoe about the impact of community Wi-Fi and smart towns on rural America.

For more information, connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cbmrep.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discover how independent telcos are bridging the digital divide through robust broadband infrastructure and community-focused service. Join us as we explore the future of connectivity with Green Hills Communications. ‍In this episode of Power of the Network, host Tim Locker sits down with Chris Shoe, Plant Operations Manager at Green Hills Communications, to discuss the evolving landscape of rural internet service. As the industry faces critical challenges—from BEAD funding delays to the increasing demand for high-speed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks—Green Hills shares their unique approach to balancing subscriber needs with long-term infrastructure health. We dive deep into the cooperative mindset that makes rural communications essential and examine why 'building it right the first time' is the ultimate strategy for operational success. Whether you are a fellow operator, a contractor navigating the complexities of fiber deployment, or simply interested in how small towns are gaining big-city speeds, this conversation provides essential insights. Learn…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Locker

Guest: Chris Shoe

Topics covered

• rural internet service
• broadband infrastructure
• community Wi-Fi
• fiber-to-the-home
• digital divide
• cooperative mindset
• micro-ditch technology

Keywords

• rural connectivity
• broadband
• fiber networks
• digital access
• infrastructure
• telecommunications
• community service

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Hills Communications, cbmrep.com

Places: Missouri

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