1. Broadband Policy and Technology
Christopher Tamarin
Oregon Business Development Department
April 6, 2018

2. Telecommunications Network Infrastructure Infrastructure
Global
Private Line and
Public Switched
Telephone Network
(PSTN)
School
Access to
Information,
Communication,
& Entertainment
Services
City Hall
Backbone
Networks
“Middle Mile”
Distribution
Network
“Last Mile”
Hospital
The physical facilities that comprise telecommunications network infrastructure
Business
Internet
World Wide
Web
IP Networks
Inter-exchange Carriers
Local Exchange Carriers
Metro Area / Regional /
National
Local Exchange Carriers
Cable Companies
Competitive Access Carriers
Municipal networks, Co-ops
Wireless Carriers
Satellite Carriers
Mobile
Residence

3. Applications Communication E-Commerce E-Government Education
Energy management
Public safety / security
Healthcare
Entertainment
Internet of Things

4. Public Policy
Broadband is gaining significant attention and traction at the federal, state, and local community levels in public awareness, elected officials’ awareness, and with organizations and individuals as end-users.

5. Federal Policy Trump Administration – Broadband Policy
$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill and Plan
Federal broadband funding programs
Omnibus Bill -$600 million for USDA rural broadband grants
FCC Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

6. 2017 Oregon Legislative Session Broadband Related Bills – Signed into law
State Universal Service Fund [HB2091]: Authorizes Public Utility Commission to use universal service fund moneys to encourage broadband service availability and to provide support to telecommunications carriers that provide both basic telephone service and broadband service. Status: Governor signed into law 5/15.
Oregon Broadband Advisory Council [HB 3213]: Expands contents of report by Oregon Broadband Advisory Council to Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology to include role of broadband technology in local, state and regional economies and economic development. Status Governor signed into law 5/
Cybersecurity [SB 90]: Transfers information technology security functions of certain state agencies in executive branch to State Chief Information Officer. Establishes Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in office of State Chief Information Officer. Establishes Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council Status: Governor signed into law 6/
Council website:

7. https://cyberoregon.com/

8. 2018 Oregon Legislative Session Broadband Related Bills – Passed
Oregon Broadband Initiatives [HB4023]: Directs Oregon Broadband Advisory Council to conduct a study to identify options for a local broadband champion program to foster and support local broadband champions. . Establishes the Connecting Oregon Schools Fund is established for the purpose of providing matching funds for federal moneys received by school districts for the purpose of providing broadband access. Authorizes Office of the State CIO to provide services to selected other non-state agency public bodies and tribes. Status: Passed by the House and the Senate 3/3/
Net Neutrality [HB 4155]: Provides that a public body may not contract with a broadband Internet access service provider that does not adhere to the principles of network neutrality as specified in the Bill. Status: Passed by the House and Senate, Speaker signed 3/3/18, Senate President signed 3/5/

9. Rural Broadband Capacity Pilot Program
The Governor’s Office has allocated $500,000 for grant(s) of up to a total of $500,000 from the Strategic Reserve Fund to be available for the support of broadband planning, engineering, and/or infrastructure deployment projects targeting rural and underserved populations.

10. Rural Broadband Capacity Pilot Program

11. Oregon Broadband Advisory Council
The council members are community leaders appointed by the Governor and representing a broad range of sectors and interests
Cities Jeremy Pietzold
Counties David Yamamoto
Service Providers W. Holmes, M. Weidman, J. Franell
Tribes Lonny Macy
Educators Anne Carloss
Economic Development Dave Sabala
Public Safety Major Tom Worthy
Healthcare Dr. Miles Ellenby
State CIO Vacant
Public Utility Commission Commissioner Stephen Bloom
Also
State House of Representatives Rep. Pam Marsh
State Senate Vacant

13. Developing Technologies
Satellite
AirGig – Power Grid
Gfast
DSL and Cable enhancements

14. Thank You ! Christopher Tamarin Telecommunications Strategist
Oregon Business Development Department
121 SW Salmon Street, Suite 205
Portland, Oregon 97204