Advancing Tribal Broadband, Digital Equity, and Community Growth

Alison Mitchell of Mohawk Networks and Jennifer Burkhalter of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association join Martha Galley to discuss the unique challenges facing small broadband providers in tribal, rural, and municipal communities. The conversation covers what digital equity looks like in practice, the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program ending, strategies for navigating BEAD and other infrastructure funding, and how industry partners can help providers scale operations sustainably while staying rooted in community needs.