F810Z Spring 2024 Understanding Broadband, Cable, Wi-Fi, Internet, and 5G: Your Guide

F810Z  Understanding Broadband, Cable, Wi-Fi, Internet, and 5G: Your Guide to Communications Technologies and Services in the 21st Century
Monday, 11:50—1:15, May 6
One session
Instructor: Douglas Povich
Are you curious about today’s communications technologies and services, how they work, and their pros and cons? Having a basic understanding of terms like broadband, cable, Wi-Fi, Internet, and 5G 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.
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 B.A. in English and Philosophy from Union College and a J.D. from Georgetown University.