Broadband
Monadnock Broadband Group
The Monadnock Broadband Group (MBG) is an informal coalition of municipal officials, practitioners and other stakeholders with interest in understanding and coordinating relative to broadband issues in Southwest NH. The MBG serves as an important regional forum for education and peer-learning on broadband-related legislation, funding opportunities, implementation models, and more.
Information about upcoming MBG meetings, as well as agendas, presentations, and recordings from past meetings can be found below. You can also search for specific meeting materials and other broadband-related resources in our resource library.
Upcoming Meetings
No Scheduled Meetings
Past Meetings
- 07/18/2410:00 AM
Monadnock Broadband Group Meeting
Thursday, July 18, 2024
10:00 AMAdd to CalendarThursday, July 18, 2024 10:00 AMThursday, July 18, 2024 11:30 AMESTMonadnock Broadband Group MeetingDelegation Room, Historic Cheshire County CourthouseMeeting Location: Delegation Room, Historic Cheshire County Courthouse
Meeting Accessible via Zoom
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https://www.swrpc.org/programs-services/broadband/monadnock-broadband-group/
For more information, contact:
Henry Underwood
- 11/17/231:30 PM
Monadnock Broadband Group
The meeting will focus on recent work by the State’s Office of Broadband Initiatives to develop plans that are required…Friday, November 17, 2023
1:30 PMThe meeting will focus on recent work by the State’s Office of Broadband Initiatives to develop plans that are required by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to access over $200 million to expand broadband access in New Hampshire. Public review and comment periods will start soon for their Initial Proposal document (Volume I and Volume II) tied to this funding. Staff from Mission Broadband will provide an overview of the different NITA Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)-related documents, accept input from attendees, and answer questions. In tandem with the development of documents related to BEAD, the State’s…
Add to CalendarFriday, November 17, 2023 1:30 PMFriday, November 17, 2023 3:00 PMESTMonadnock Broadband GroupThe meeting will focus on recent work by the State’s Office of Broadband Initiatives to develop plans that are required by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to access over $200 million to expand broadband access in New Hampshire. Public review and comment periods will start soon for their Initial Proposal document (Volume I and Volume II) tied to this funding. Staff from Mission Broadband will provide an overview of the different NITA Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)-related documents, accept input from attendees, and answer questions. In tandem with the development of documents related to BEAD, the State’s…Delegation Hall, Historic Cheshire County CourthouseMeeting Location: Delegation Hall, Historic Cheshire County Courthouse
Meeting Accessible via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84274745543?pwd=RUtLU1hUMndXYytab0pHaEk3NFN2Zz09Join by phone: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 84274745543
Passcode: 718272
https://www.swrpc.org/broadbandgroup
For more information, contact:
Henry Underwood
- 02/14/2310:30 AM
Monadnock Broadband Group
The meeting agenda includes an introduction to Clay Purvis, Federal Program Officer at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; information…Tuesday, February 14, 2023
10:30 AMThe meeting agenda includes an introduction to Clay Purvis, Federal Program Officer at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; information about the University of New Hampshire’s broadband data collection initiative; updates from New Hampshire’s Office of Broadband Initiatives; a look at the Federal Communication Commission’s overhauled National Broadband Map and associated challenge process; and your own questions and updates!
Add to CalendarTuesday, February 14, 2023 10:30 AMTuesday, February 14, 2023 12:00 PMESTMonadnock Broadband GroupThe meeting agenda includes an introduction to Clay Purvis, Federal Program Officer at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; information about the University of New Hampshire’s broadband data collection initiative; updates from New Hampshire’s Office of Broadband Initiatives; a look at the Federal Communication Commission’s overhauled National Broadband Map and associated challenge process; and your own questions and updates!Keene Library, Ruth Huntress AuditoriumMeeting Location: Keene Library, Ruth Huntress Auditorium
Meeting Accessible via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81361355402?pwd=WFRuV0hKdUQvS2JZaEkyditGYW1Jdz09Meeting ID: 81361355402
Passcode: 582700
https://www.swrpc.org/broadbandgroup
For more information, contact:
Henry Underwood
- 10/24/221:30 PM
Monadnock Broadband Group
The meeting agenda focused on the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity program (www.fcc.gov/acp), launched in May of 2022 to support…Monday, October 24, 2022
1:30 PMThe meeting agenda focused on the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity program (www.fcc.gov/acp), launched in May of 2022 to support households that otherwise may not be able to afford to subscribe to the Internet or have access to an Internet-capable device. There are a variety of ways communities and organizations can help to get the word out about the program. Chantal Virgile, Consumer Education and Outreach Specialist at the FCC offered to provide an overview of the program, answer questions and assist the MBG membership in promoting the opportunity with their residents, clients or customers. Mark Laliberte and Matthew Conserva…
Add to CalendarMonday, October 24, 2022 1:30 PMMonday, October 24, 2022 3:00 PMESTMonadnock Broadband GroupThe meeting agenda focused on the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity program (www.fcc.gov/acp), launched in May of 2022 to support households that otherwise may not be able to afford to subscribe to the Internet or have access to an Internet-capable device. There are a variety of ways communities and organizations can help to get the word out about the program. Chantal Virgile, Consumer Education and Outreach Specialist at the FCC offered to provide an overview of the program, answer questions and assist the MBG membership in promoting the opportunity with their residents, clients or customers. Mark Laliberte and Matthew Conserva…OnlineMeeting Location: Online
Meeting Accessible via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 81850814391
Passcode: 285780
https://www.swrpc.org/broadbandgroup
For more information, contact:
Henry Underwood
- 04/13/2210:30 AM
Monadnock Broadband Group
The meeting agenda featured a roundtable discussion among participants at various stages in expanding broadband access: 1) Past Achievements and…Wednesday, April 13, 2022
10:30 AMThe meeting agenda featured a roundtable discussion among participants at various stages in expanding broadband access: 1) Past Achievements and Lessons Learned , 2) Projects Underway or Recently Completed, and 3) Communities Preparing for Upcoming Opportunities. SWRPC provided an overview of the Monadnock Region Digital Literacy and Access Needs Assessment Project. Through support from the Monadnock United Way and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monadnock Social Services Collaborative is undertaking a regional needs assessment focused on digital literacy. Henry Underwood provided a brief overview about project activities taking place in 2022.
Add to CalendarWednesday, April 13, 2022 10:30 AMWednesday, April 13, 2022 12:00 PMESTMonadnock Broadband GroupThe meeting agenda featured a roundtable discussion among participants at various stages in expanding broadband access: 1) Past Achievements and Lessons Learned , 2) Projects Underway or Recently Completed, and 3) Communities Preparing for Upcoming Opportunities. SWRPC provided an overview of the Monadnock Region Digital Literacy and Access Needs Assessment Project. Through support from the Monadnock United Way and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monadnock Social Services Collaborative is undertaking a regional needs assessment focused on digital literacy. Henry Underwood provided a brief overview about project activities taking place in 2022.ZoomMeeting Location: Zoom
Meeting Accessible via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 87200791814
Passcode: 440853
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Henry Underwood
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