2026 Conference Sponsors
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Best Best & Krieger LLP’s (BBK) attorneys are leading advocates for public agencies on telecommunications issues with more than three decades of experience. BBK has a deep understanding of telecommunications law and communications business and technology, to provide comprehensive counsel on:
With a strong presence in Washington, D.C., BBK attorneys meet regularly with key members of the Federal Communications Commission and Congress on telecommunications issues. BBK also provides counsel to clients pursuing broadband grants and projects, and negotiation methods for agreements that control industry use of public rights-of-way and public property and structures involving:
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Throughout his career, Mike Watza has represented local governments and a wide range of public and private sector clients in complex litigation, regulatory proceedings, and public policy matters. Over the past 25 years, his work has focused extensively on telecommunications and energy-related regulatory issues. He currently serves as counsel to PROTEC, a consortium of more than 100 Michigan municipalities committed to protecting public rights-of-way and public property, and to Merit Network, a nonprofit, university-affiliated organization that provides fiber internet access and cybersecurity services to research universities, nonprofits, and anchor institutions across the state. |
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Bradley Werner attorneys have more than 20 years of nationwide experience representing local governments, cable/communications commissions and non-profit access television organizations on a wide range of communications issues. Our experience includes negotiating and drafting cable franchise agreements and rights-of-way-use agreements, drafting and implementing rights-of-way and wireless siting ordinances and regulations, and advising clients on federal and state laws impacting local authority over the rights-of-way and local communications policies. The firm also represents municipal clients before federal and state district and appellate courts, the FCC, and public utility and service commissions. |
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Comcast Cable is one of the United States’ largest video, high-speed Internet, and phone providers to residential customers under the XFINITY brand, and also provides these services to businesses. It provides security and automation services to residential customers. Comcast also offers a wireless cell phone service under the brand Xfinity Mobile. The company has 29 million customer relationships in the United States (39 states and Washington, D.C.). |
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CTC Technology & Energy is an independent communications engineering consulting firm with more than 40 years of experience serving public sector and nonprofit clients throughout the U.S. Our expertise includes fiber and wireless network engineering, financial analysis, partnership planning, broadband grant program design, and grant management and compliance. We deliver data-driven analysis to guide our clients’ decision-making. |
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GFiber delivers fast, reliable, fairly-priced and open fiber internet service, prioritizing customer service and speed. GFiber started in 2010 as a Google-driven experiment to catalyze the gigabit internet ecosystem, and has since pioneered the gigabit and multigig internet future. You can find more information, check availability in your area and compare plans at www.fiber.google.com. |
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Keller and Heckman, founded in 1962, is a DC-based international regulatory law firm with a broad communications and technology practice representing public and private entities around the country on a wide range of communications matters, including broadband funding and deployment, cable television franchising, wireless communications licensing, right-of-way management, pole attachment negotiations, and dark fiber leasing. Our Communications and Technology practice group has been at the forefront of the legal and policy issues involved in all stages of community broadband and public-private broadband initiatives, from inception to construction, including overcoming barriers to entry and securing funding, to developing network operating agreements and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, and everything in between. |
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Municipal Captioning Inc. is dedicated to helping local government and non-profit broadcasters demystify closed captioning, assistive technologies, and content playback systems. Founded in 2017, MC was born out of a recognition that PEG media broadcasters needed reliable information and guidance regarding ADA requirements and how to navigate the often-confusing myriads of captioning options available, to find the best solution for their broadcast channels, streams, and live meetings. Today we provide our clients with reliable and understandable information, as well as sales, integration, and support of content distribution and accessibility solutions. |
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For more than 25 years, Tightrope Media Systems has been providing video distribution and media accessibility solutions that help government and community organizations deliver timely messaging to the right people in the right place at the right time. Its Cablecast community media multi-platform playout automation simplifies video distribution for cable channels, websites, and mobile and OTT streaming devices. Its MediaScribe all-in-one solution provides broadcast and in room captioning, real-me translation, meeting transcription, and audio descriptions. Find out more at www.trms.com or call (612) 866-4118 |
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The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is committed to building the skilled workforce needed to power America's connected future. Through industry-leading workforce development programs, including apprenticeships, wireless and fiber optic credentialing, and partnerships with states, localities, and institutions of higher education, WIA creates opportunities for individuals while helping employers meet critical talent needs. By connecting education, training, and industry, WIA is strengthening the talent pipeline that supports wireless and broadband infrastructure across the country. |
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Wilson Williams Fellman Dittman (WWFD) is a Colorado-based law firm specializing in telecommunications, utilities, and local government law. The Firm’s eight attorneys have diverse public and private sector backgrounds that provide them with the experience and expertise to represent local government and nonprofit clients with a wide range of legislative and regulatory issues. Small enough to provide personal service but with national reach and expertise, WWFD is ready to serve as your trusted advisors. |