2F445329B253E2B187258A19006ED09E Hearing Summary

Carrie Hackenberger, Executive Director, Colorado Telecommunications Association, Monica Aiken, Chief Counsel, Vairo Wireless, and John Saunders, Chief Busines Development Officer, SECOM, formed a broadband panel to discuss broadband in Colorado. The discussion covered topics such as fee structure, incurred fees, statutory provisions lapsed, CDOT applications, fair market value, set fee structure, and pending permit applications.

The discussion continued with information on struggles in rural areas, affordability working with CDOT. The committee asked questions on agencies lack of response, other options beyond fiber for internet access, state goals of connectivity, and grant money allocations. The committee asked for input on enterprising the broadband money and how the committee can take action.