Experts discuss the challenges and incentives for cities and communities that are stimulating the deployment of advanced telecommunications technologies. Issues include unlicensed spectrum, the upcoming Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) auctions, and allocation schemes designed to reduce spectrum shortage. What exactly is “smart deregulation,” and how can we ensure that it benefits communities of color and other underrepresented populations? What are the dangers of deregulation, and how do we protect vulnerable communities from them?
Moderator:
- Ari Q. Fitzgerald, Partner, Hogan Lovells; Secretary, MMTC Board of Directors
Panelists:
- Donna Epps, Vice President of Public Policy and Strategic Alliances, Verizon
- Hank Hultquist, Vice President, Federal Regulatory, AT&T
- Derek Khlopin, Senior Advisor · Office of the Assistant Secretary, NTIA, US Department of Commerce
- Jenell Trigg, Member, Lerman Senter PLLC; Member, MMTC Board of Advisors
Antonio Williams, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Comcast