Broadband Today: Where are we?

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Broadband Today: Where are we?

FromThe Intelligent Community

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40 minutes

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Mar 13, 2023

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ICF Co-Founders Robert Bell, John Jung and Lou Zacharilla discuss current issues relating to broadband connectivity in our communities.

Released:

Mar 13, 2023

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In the official podcast from the Intelligent Community Forum, we speak with the movers and shakers in the intelligent community movement around the world. Hear how communities are embracing the 21st century for economic prosperity, enriching their cultures, and improving the quality of lives of their citizens.

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Kari Aina Eik - Part 2 - No Smart without Sustainable: Kari Aina Eik is the Secretary General of the OiER – Organization for International Economic Relations, www.oier.pro , an international NGO and multi-stakeholder platform based in Vienna, Austria. Ms. Eik is the Executive Director of the... by The Intelligent Community
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What is Humanizing Data? - Clips from the ICF Summit: A panel of government, university and technology experts debate the impact, potential and perils of Big Data and Open Data to introduce the theme of the Summit. Speakers Include: Andrew Carter, CEO, Centre for Cities Roberto Gallardo, Assistant... by The Intelligent Community
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Broadband Today: Where are we?

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