Catherine Krantz | Area Director for Broadband
Communities Unlimited

Catherine Krantz is Area Director for Broadband at Communities Unlimited leading broadband initiatives for CU across seven states. She brings over 20 years of experience in international business, non-profit management, community, and economic development. She is a dedicated rural and community advocate, passionate about bringing prosperity and high-speed internet to all.

Appearances:

Connected America 2023 - Day 1 @ 14:30

Rural Fiber Rollout

Addressing the challenges of accessing remote areas and harsh landscapes
Connecting rural dead zones
Last mile fiber strategies for small communities
The case for open access fiber
Are there any viable alternatives to fiber rollout (e.g. FWA, satellite).

Moderator: Catherine Krantz, Area Director for Broadband, Communities Unlimited

Nathan Walowitz, Broadband Program Director, Northwest Colorado Council Of Governments

Jonathan Van, EVP of Innovation and Business Development, E8 Internet

Tim Moore, Southeast Regional Manager, UCL SWIFT

Connected America 2023 - Day 2 @ 11:30

Developing Rural Broadband Strategy

Designing rural broadband deployment strategy at the state and local level
Coordinating investment from federal, state and private sources
What is the role of co-ops in executing strategies to improve rural connectivity?
Coordinating strategy between state, city and county authorities

Moderator: Catherine Krantz, Area Director for Broadband, Communities Unlimited

Earnie Holtrey, Deputy Director, Indiana Broadband Office