WCAI Webinars to Focus on Broadband Stimulus, Alternative Funding in U.S., Spectrum Policy in LatAm

WCAI will host three webinars in February to examine broadband stimulus and alternative funding opportunities in the United States, as well as spectrum policy issues in Latin America. Coming up this Friday, February 5, at 11 am EST is a Webinar on the Second-Round Broadband Stimulus NoFAs released by the NTIA and RUS last month in their second funding round. This webinar is restricted to WCAI members.

Our second Webinar on Alternative Funding for Operators in Emerging Markets is scheduled for February 9 at 4 pm EST. Whether you are a start-up looking for funding to kick-start your business or an established operator in search of additional investment, join us next week to learn about alternative funding opportunities available to operators in rural and emerging markets. This is an open event with no charge.

If you are interested in spectrum policies, especially in Latin America, do not miss the WCAI Webinar on Spectrum Policy in Latin America scheduled for February 26 at 11 am EST. Presenters Allan Ingraham, the Founder and Partner of Empiris, LLC, and Wayne Leighton, the Professor of Economics from Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala and Partner, Empiris, LLC, will discuss current spectrum policy issues for several countries in the region, with special emphasis on Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. This is an open event with no charge.

We look forward to seeing you on the Webinars!

WCAI’s GDC to Hold a Webinar on Spectrum Policy in Latin America

Those interested in learning from experts about spectrum policy issues facing Latin America today can’t miss a FREE WCAI webinar on Friday, Feb. 26 at 11 am (U.S. Eastern Time).

The webinar will focus on several countries in the region, with special emphasis on Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. The speakers will outline options for effective service rules for the 2.6 GHz and other bands, as well as the challenges of reforming spectrum caps while ensuring appropriate competition policy.

The webinar will feature Allan Ingraham, Ph.D., Founder and Partner, Empiris, LLC and Wayne Leighton, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, Francisco Marroquín University, Guatemala and Partner, Empiris, LLC.

Organized by the WCAI’s Global Development Committee (GDC), the webinar is free of charge and open to all. For more information or to register, please visit the Webinar Registration Page or contact Susan Polyakova.