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
- 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
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81850814391?pwd=Y05QZGNZdzRqL29mMTZrZENvcTBIdz09Join by phone: 646-558-8656
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
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87200791814?pwd=bmdWTWdSRlQ4V1QvNHdhTFZGVGJMQT09Join by phone: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 87200791814
Passcode: 440853
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Henry Underwood
- 01/31/223:00 PM
Monadnock Broadband Group
The 1/31/22 meeting agenda will focus on an initiative to map and understand wireless internet coverage, the National Telecommunication and…Monday, January 31, 2022
3:00 PMThe 1/31/22 meeting agenda will focus on an initiative to map and understand wireless internet coverage, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration’s broadband program comment period, among other things.
Add to CalendarMonday, January 31, 2022 3:00 PMMonday, January 31, 2022 4:30 PMESTMonadnock Broadband GroupThe 1/31/22 meeting agenda will focus on an initiative to map and understand wireless internet coverage, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration’s broadband program comment period, among other things.OnlineMeeting Location: Online
Meeting Accessible via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83877919251?pwd=S1ZhakNzY1hPcjFmMWZZSythYlF3Zz09Join by phone: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 83877919251
https://www.swrpc.org/broadbandgroup
For more information, contact:
Henry Underwood
- 11/19/211:00 PM
Monadnock Broadband Group
The 11/19/21 meeting agenda focused on an overview of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act and an introduction to and…Friday, November 19, 2021
1:00 PMThe 11/19/21 meeting agenda focused on an overview of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act and an introduction to and discussion with staff of the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs. Presenters included Michele Cota, Office of Senator Shaheen as well as Mark Laliberte and Matthew Conserva of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
Add to CalendarFriday, November 19, 2021 1:00 PMFriday, November 19, 2021 2:30 PMESTMonadnock Broadband GroupThe 11/19/21 meeting agenda focused on an overview of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act and an introduction to and discussion with staff of the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs. Presenters included Michele Cota, Office of Senator Shaheen as well as Mark Laliberte and Matthew Conserva of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs.OnlineMeeting Location: Online
Meeting Accessible via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83877919251?pwd=S1ZhakNzY1hPcjFmMWZZSythYlF3Zz09Join by phone: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 83877919251
https://www.swrpc.org/broadbandgroup
For more information, contact:
Henry Underwood
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