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POTs and PANs

Erin Cahill   |   June 12, 2024

The POTs and PANs blog, led by Doug Dawson at CCG Consulting, provides timely analysis of broadband policy, technology trends, and industry shifts—from satellite launches and fixed wireless growth to FCC regulations and BEAD funding debates. By translating complex developments into accessible insights, it equips local governments, ISPs, and community leaders with the knowledge they need to navigate a rapidly changing broadband landscape. This connects directly to the Aspen Community Strategies Group’s mission of strengthening rural and Indigenous prosperity by elevating practitioner voices, synthesizing peer learning, and informing funding and policy decisions. Together, efforts like POTs and PANs and Aspen CSG help communities anticipate change, advocate effectively, and build more equitable digital futures.

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group
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