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Webinars

SHLB Webinars

As your go-to resource for community anchor institution broadband, the SHLB Coalition is proud to host webinars featuring key industry leaders and researchers to discuss relevant broadband issues.

The most recently recorded webinar is available to the public for a month following its air date, but SHLB members may access the full archive of webinars through our online resource library.

SHLB webinars are free and open to the public.

Upcoming Webinar: Should Congress Repeal the FCC’s E-Rate HotSpot Lending Decision?

Congress is considering legislation in the Senate and House to reverse the FCC’s decision last July to allow schools and libraries to apply for E-Rate funding for hotspots. Hotspots provide wireless Internet access to students, school staff and library patrons at home. Over 800 schools and libraries are preparing to apply for this funding in 2025. But some members of Congress allege that the program goes beyond the statutory language and is wasteful. This webinar will review the data and provide real world examples of how hotspots can bring affordable internet access to families in need.

Speakers:

  • Moderator: John Windhausen, Executive Director, SHLB Coalition 
  • Moderator: Kristen Corra, Policy Counsel, SHLB Coalition 
  • Jill Hobson, Chief Technology Officer, Gainesville City Schools (GA)
  • Tammy Blackwell, Director, Marshall County Public Library 
  • Jeffery Herbel, Director of Information and Instructional Technology, Enid Public School District,
  • Ben Weintraub, CEO Kajeet

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2025 Recordings

Navigating Broadband Policy During the Trump Administration

November 13, 2024- Broadband Policy after the Election: What to expect from Congress and the next Administration?

September 25, 2024- Universal Service Reform After the Fifth Circuit Consumers' Research Decision

September 11, 2024- Preparing for the FCC's Cybersecurity Funding Opportunity 

August 28, 2024- E-rate HotSpot Lending - Answering Your Questions

August 14, 2024- Decoding the 5th Circuit’s Decision on the USF

July 2024-The E-rate HotSpot Opportunity: Interpreting the FCC's HotSpot Lending Order for Schools and Libraries

February 2024- How Libraries Can Upgrade Their Internet Through the BEAD Program

You can view more past webinars here and here.

SHLB webinars are supported by the following corporate sponsors

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