"Make it Monday" forum - Alaska’s BEAD Broadband Funding Awards | What It Means for Anchorage Businesses and Beyond
Alaska is on the cusp of the largest broadband investment in state history, with nearly $629 million in federal BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funding approved to expand high speed internet access statewide. This “Make it Monday” forum will bring together Alaska’s leading telecommunications providers to discuss how these investments will be deployed (with an emphasis on Anchorage, Eagle River and Mat-Su) and what expanded broadband access means for economic development, healthcare, education and business growth.
Panelists from Alaska Communications, GCI and MTA will provide a high-level overview of their company’s BEAD awards and share perspectives on project priorities and timelines.
PLUS, a member presentation, TBD.
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UPCOMING FORUMS
Date and Time
Monday Aug 3, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AKDT
11:30 am to Noon - Networking
Noon to 1 pm - Presentation
Fees/Admission
Registration is due by 5 pm the Thursday prior, but please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A $2 fee will be added to all walk-in registrations, and available seating is not guaranteed. CANCELLATION NOTE: For a full refund, registration must be canceled by 5 pm the Thursday prior. No refunds will be given after this date. If you do not arrive by 12:00 pm, your seat will be forfeited. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.
