The Next, Next Greatest Thing — Rural Broad

Jim Stritzinger, Director, Broadband Office, SC Office of Regulatory Staff (SCORS) will speak on The Next, Next
Greatest Thing — Rural Broadband. The Broadband Office provides community support and technical assistance by training and supporting South Carolina communities in their efforts to expand broadband adoption and use. The Broadband Community Champion Program was created in coordination with local community leaders and non-profit organizations. The program gives attendees a basic understanding of broadband technologies and shares challenges and barriers that can exist for broadband access, adoption, and use. Attendees are also provided information on Broadband Office maps, surveys, and applications.