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Creating Successful Broadband Projects Webinar Series - II
Week Two – Broadband 101 and Community Broadband Surveys
Thank you for completing this pre-webinar survey. We will use the results to put the final touches on our presentations and to begin our Q&A session.
1.
Pick the response that best describes your knowledge of wired broadband networks
What’s broadband?
I know what broadband is, but I can’t get it at my house
I know that I want fiber optics to my house, but don’t know why
I know the general differences between DSL, cable modems and fiber optics
I am able to design, construct and operate my own broadband networks
2.
Pick the response that best describes your knowledge of wireless networks
I know that the Spectrum is a hockey rink in Philadelphia
I have a cell phone
I know the general differences between cellular, fixed wireless and satellite
I know how radio frequencies affect wireless broadband service levels
I am a wireless expert
3.
Has your broadband group implemented a community broadband survey?
No, we have never thought of it.
No, but we are going to very soon
Yes, it was very successful with useful results
Yes, but we had a hard time getting enough responses
Yes, but we are not sure what the results mean
4.
At this point in your broadband development efforts, which are your primary reasons to conduct a broadband survey? (check all that apply)
Gather general information to guide our community broadband work
Attract the attention of existing broadband providers
Attract the attention of new, prospective broadband providers
Convince local elected officials to support broadband local broadband funding
Convince state and federal grant reviewers of project importance
5.
Provide up to three questions about the Series Overview and Setting a Vision that you would like answered in the two webinars this week.
question 1
question 2
question 3