Ep # 40: Charting a Course for Digital Inclusion in Native America with Private 5G - with Derrick Frost, Kajeet
06/05/23 • 31 min
The lack of access to broadband internet can significantly hinder economic growth, education, and healthcare, making it difficult for communities to compete in the modern world. Bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas in the US is a complex challenge that requires a unique set of solutions.
Can private LTE and fixed-wireless access networks help close the digital divide and empower rural and tribal communities through technology? And even if it can, are local communities prepared to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities associated with deploying and scaling the networks? Let's find out.
Our guest for this podcast episode is Derrick Frost, SVP of Operations & General Manager of Private Wireless Networks at Kajeet. Kajeet is a leading wireless managed service provider with more than 3,000 customers in the education, healthcare, telecom & cable, and transportation sector. Since launching the private wireless business in 2022, under Derrick’s leadership, Kajeet has deployed more than 40 private wireless networks to help close the digital divide for educational institutions and tribal communities.
In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things, such as:
- The challenges native tribes face when obtaining high-speed broadband
- The role different spectrum bands play on tribal lands
- Funding that's available to help indigenous communities get internet access
- Challenges seen by vendors trying to deploy private networks
So, let me welcome Derrick Frost.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
The lack of access to broadband internet can significantly hinder economic growth, education, and healthcare, making it difficult for communities to compete in the modern world. Bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas in the US is a complex challenge that requires a unique set of solutions.
Can private LTE and fixed-wireless access networks help close the digital divide and empower rural and tribal communities through technology? And even if it can, are local communities prepared to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities associated with deploying and scaling the networks? Let's find out.
Our guest for this podcast episode is Derrick Frost, SVP of Operations & General Manager of Private Wireless Networks at Kajeet. Kajeet is a leading wireless managed service provider with more than 3,000 customers in the education, healthcare, telecom & cable, and transportation sector. Since launching the private wireless business in 2022, under Derrick’s leadership, Kajeet has deployed more than 40 private wireless networks to help close the digital divide for educational institutions and tribal communities.
In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things, such as:
- The challenges native tribes face when obtaining high-speed broadband
- The role different spectrum bands play on tribal lands
- Funding that's available to help indigenous communities get internet access
- Challenges seen by vendors trying to deploy private networks
So, let me welcome Derrick Frost.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
Previous Episode
Ep # 39: Maximizing Business Outcomes with Converged Wireless Networks - with Jason Inskeep, AT&T
4G and 5G cellular networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst enterprises as more organizations look for ways to accelerate their digital strategy. However, many challenges come with private cellular networks, such as finding the right solution that meets business application needs, its cost-effectiveness, security, reliability, and scalability. How do those challenges differ across verticals and use cases and what are the critical success factors for the day-1 and, more importantly, day-2 operations of the private cellular network? Let’s find out.
Our guest for this podcast is Jason Inskeep, Assistant Vice President at AT&T for the 5G Center of Excellence, focusing on private cellular and the Edge.
In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things, such as:
The challenges business face in adopting private wireless technologies.
How public and private cellular can co-exist and complement each other.
Where the momentum is now in private cellular networks.
Where the gaps are between enterprise needs and the telecom sector.
How CIOs should rethink wireless network strategy to meet their emerging digital automation needs.
So, let us welcome Jason Inskeep.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
Next Episode
Ep # 41: Revolutionizing Connectivity, Exploring the Future of Private Networks - with Rajeev Shah, Celona
With advancements in connectivity, the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things, and the exponential growth of mobile devices, traditional network infrastructure has found it challenging to meet the surging demand for secure and efficient communication solutions.
Some enterprises are now turning to private cellular networks as a compelling connectivity platform to materialize their digital vision. While these networks promise to provide a dedicated, reliable, and secure wireless infrastructure that can be customized to meet the unique needs of organizations; it still takes a village to justify its business case. What are some of the make-or-break factors for an enterprise to decide whether to deploy one? What gives senior business leaders and the IT organizations the confidence to make the change?
Our guest for the podcast is Rajeev Shah, the Founder and CEO of Celona. Rajeev had successful positions with companies such as Federated Wireless, Aruba, and Aspergo Networks before starting Celona.
In our discussion, we will uncover a few things, such as:
What are the factors that make deploying a private network worthwhile?
The differences in private cellular networks in the US vs. other countries
How do LTE and 5G private networks match up?
So, let us welcome Rajeev Shah.
Contact PrivateLTEand5G
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g
- Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G
- For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/
- Email us at [email protected]
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