The Race to 5G: A View from the Field

This hearing will focus on identifying existing barriers to broadband deployment, ways to streamline infrastructure siting, and encourage investment in next generation communications services.  ​

Witnesses:

• The Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
• The Honorable Paul TenHaken, Mayor, City of Sioux Falls
• Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, President, Dakota State University
• Mr. Robert Fisher, Senior Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, Verizon
• Mr. Justin Forde, Senior Director, Government Relations, Midcontinent Communications
• Mr. Mark Shlanta, Chief Executive Officer, SDN Communications, Sioux Falls, SD

*Witness list subject to change.