Hawaiian Telcom

IEEE GLOBECOM to Honor John Komeiji of Hawaiian Telcom for Bringing Broadband Access to Hawaii's Rural Areas

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Friday, December 6, 2019
Awards, Science and technology in the United States, Regions of the United States, Cincinnati Bell, Hawaiian Telcom, Vint Cerf, Telcom, Global Communications Conference, Hawaii

Following the opening keynote by Google Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist Vinton Cerf on Tuesday, December 10, the first IEEE GLOBECOM General Chair's Award will be presented to Hawaiian Telcom President and General Manager John Komeiji and his team in recognition of their leadership in bringing broadband access to Hawaii's underserved rural areas.

Key Points: 
  • Following the opening keynote by Google Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist Vinton Cerf on Tuesday, December 10, the first IEEE GLOBECOM General Chair's Award will be presented to Hawaiian Telcom President and General Manager John Komeiji and his team in recognition of their leadership in bringing broadband access to Hawaii's underserved rural areas.
  • Hawaiian Telcom is the only local provider actively expanding broadband service, which fuels economic development and e-commerce, and broadens business, healthcare and educational opportunities for residents and businesses, to underserved rural areas in Hawaii.
  • Since 2011, Hawaiian Telcom has deployed broadband to more than 7,500 locations in underserved areas, primarily on Hawaii island.
  • IEEE GLOBECOM established the General Chair's Award in recognition of an exemplary industry service to humanity within the region where GLOBECOM is held.

Indigenous Connectivity Summit Brings Together Communities to Find Paths to Internet for All

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Monday, November 11, 2019
Technology, Networks, Internet, Information and communications technology, Contents, Cultural globalization, Internet, Cincinnati Bell, Hawaiian Telcom, Internet Society, Hawaii, Iristel

Many Native Hawaiians still dont have access to affordable and reliable Internet, and its an all-too common theme among Indigenous communities throughout North America.

Key Points: 
  • Many Native Hawaiians still dont have access to affordable and reliable Internet, and its an all-too common theme among Indigenous communities throughout North America.
  • Thats why the Internet Society is hosting the 2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit in Hilo, Hawaii on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
  • The 2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit is made possible with support from Google, Facebook, Baicells, Hawaiian Telcom, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, Comcasts Internet Essentials, and Iristel.
  • Founded by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet.