806Z Summer 2026 Understanding Broadband, Cable, Wi-Fi, Internet, and 5G

Are you curious about today’s communications technologies and services, how they work, and their pros and cons? Having a basic understanding of topics like 5G, broadband, Wi-Fi, and the Internet is important because these technologies are the means by which we communicate with others, receive our news and entertainment, and live our lives in the 21st century. This presentation will explain the technologies and services in simple terms and give you the tools to make informed decisions about the communications technologies necessary to navigate modern life.

Mayasa Telfair is a management analyst with the Fairfax County Communications Policy and Regulation Department. With over 36 years of experience in telecommunications and communications law, she is a graduate of Howard University and Columbia University.

Douglas Povich is a management analyst for Fairfax County’s Department of Cable and Consumer Services. Before joining the county, Doug practiced telecommunications and technology law for over 30 years. He holds a BA in English and Philosophy from Union College and a JD from Georgetown University.