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Skyler Named “Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs of 2019” by Insights Success
Skyler Ditchfield: Exemplifying Resilience and Dedication In an interview with Insights Success, Skyler Ditchfield, the CEO and Co-founder of GeoLinks, shares key insights derived from his entrepreneurial journey, and discusses how his company has effectively disrupted the billion dollar industry of telecom. Insights Success recognizes Skyler as one of the most inspiring entrepreneurs. Give a brief overview of your background and your […]
GeoLinks Earns Spot on Inc. 5000 List Third Year Running
GeoLinks Earns Its Place on the 2019 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America List for the Third Year in a Row August 16, 2019 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time | Original release published on BusinessWire.com CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Wednesday, August 13th, 2019, Inc. Magazine revealed that GeoLinks earned a place on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious […]
GeoLinks Formally Approved by USAC to Begin CAF Build Out
The Universal Service Administrative Company has officially cleared GeoLinks to begin CAF II build outs in California and Nevada June 06, 2019 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time: Original Release Here CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) formally approved GeoLinks to start receiving funding for the Company’s Connect America Fund Phase […]
GeoLinks’ CEO Skyler Ditchfield Appointed to the FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
The Federal Communications Commission announces Skyler Ditchfield as a member of the newly re-chartered Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee May 21, 2019 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time: Original Release via BusinessWire CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On May 16, 2019, Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced his appointment of Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks, […]
A BORDERLESS WORLD: THE FUTURE OF FIBER OPTICS AND 5G
What Is the Future of Fiber Optics and 5G Networks? Read entire original article on JuicedSystems There’s no doubt that the world has become increasingly smaller and smaller. The physical distance among different countries and continents seems to matter less as one can communicate and even engage in commerce, wherever we are, all with just […]
Crowd Sourcing Wildfire Detection | Graham Kent | TEDx
Dr. Graham Kent, Director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, gave a TEDx talk in March discussing fire cameras, crowd sourcing wildfire detection, and the significant state-wide accomplishments that have derived from GeoLinks and ALERTWildfire’s ongoing collaboration.
Local internet service provider wins $87.8 million in government funding
Written by: Tyler Hersko, Ventura County Star – Read Article on VCStar.com Published 8:00 a.m. PT April 29, 2019 A local internet service provider is going regional, thanks to $87.8 million in funding from the federal government. GeoLinks, an 8-year-old Camarillo-based ISP that primarily serves businesses and rural areas, is among several companies that will […]
Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit
Lessons Learned in San Diego – Panel at California’s First Ever Wildfire Technology Innovation Summit Moderator: Jessica Block, Assistant Director of WIFIRE Lab, Qualcomm Institute, UC San Diego Panelists: 1. Skyler Ditchfield, CEO, GeoLinks 2. Tony Mecham, San Diego Unit Chief, CAL FIRE 3. Brian D’Agostino, Director of Fire Science & Climate Adaptation, SDG&E 4. Graham […]
Connect America Fund Making Federal Dollars Work for California
Presented at CENIC’s 2019 Annual Conference. SPEAKER: Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO, GeoLinks ABOUT: The Connect America Fund Phase II Auction (CAF II) was created by the Federal Communications Commission to distribute federal grant dollars to enable broadband infrastructure buildout to rural areas of the country that lack basic broadband services. In August 2018, GeoLinks […]
Invisible Infrastructure Connecting Rural and Unserved Areas via Spectrum
Presented at CENIC’s 2019 Annual Conference. SPEAKERS: Melissa Slawson, General Counsel and VP of Government Affairs and Education, GeoLinks | Louis Fox, President and CEO, CENIC | Rachelle Chong, Attorney/Lobbyist, Law Office of Rachelle Chong | Luis Wong, CEO, K-12 High Speed Network ABOUT: Millions of Americans still lack access to high-speed broadband service, especially […]
Strategies for Addressing the Broadband Digital Divide
Presented at CENIC’s 2019 Annual Conference. Featured Speakers: Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO, GeoLinks | Louis Fox, CEO and President, CENIC | Matt Rantanen, Director of Technology, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association | Sunne Wright McPeak, CEO, California Emerging Technology Fund | Steven Huter, Director, Network Startup Resource Center, University of Oregon About: A recent […]
2019 CENIC Innovation in Networking Awards
This video shows the 2019 Innovation in Networking Awards at CENIC‘s Annual Conference. GeoLinks was honored to be awarded the Christine Haska Distinguished Service Award in recognition of our immediate and effective response to ensure emergency connectivity to communities and organizations affected by catastrophic wildfires.
GeoLinks Installs 88 High-Tech Cameras in Southern and Northern California to Provide Critical Insight in High Risk Fire Areas
In collaboration with ALERTWildfire, UC San Diego, University of Nevada Reno, CENIC, SCE and PG&E, in three months GeoLinks has installed 88 cameras to improve confirmation and response efforts in combatting California wildfires. March 14, 2019 12:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time – Official Release CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GeoLinks, a California-based telecommunications provider and competitive local exchange […]
CENIC Honors GeoLinks for Outstanding California Wildfire Response
CENIC Honors AT&T, GeoLinks, and CENIC NOC for Outstanding California Wildfire Response FEBRUARY 28, 2019 · RENS & NRENS CENIC announces recipients of 2019 Christine Haska Distinguished Service Award Read the full release here:https://cenic.org/news/item/cenic-honors-att-geolinks-and-cenic-noc La Mirada, CA & Berkeley, CA — February 28, 2019 — In recognition of their immediate and effective response to ensure emergency connectivity to […]
Is 5G Worth All the Hype?
Industry experts weigh in on the global telecom debate By Lexie Smith, VP of Business Development – GeoLinks Original Article Published on Thrive Global The telecom industry kicked 2019 off by continuing the highly publicized debate over the opportunities, or lack thereof, that 5G presents modern day society. The technology’s promise to deliver higher bandwidth, lower latency, […]
Entrepreneur mag honors Camarillo firm
Read Full Article Online Here GeoLinks was honored in December as one of the best small businesses in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine. The Camarillo-based telecommunications company, which built its business on bringing high-speed internet access to remote areas using radio waves and wires to get to people traditional cables alone can’t reach, was […]
Round Up – Industry Experts share their 2019 Telecom Predictions
From the emergence of fixed wireless and hybrid networks, to the predictive realities of 5G, telecom experts share their 2019 industry forecasts. Written By: Lexie Smith | Original article posted on Medium.com | Dec 28, 2018 Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent nor do they imply endorsement of my […]
California’s Research Network Connects Science and Community
UC IT Blogger December 19, 2018 CalREN, CENIC, Susan Rambo, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UCB, UCSD, wireless By Susan Rambo. CENIC — the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California — wants to connect the state of California into one giant wireless mesh network. With 20 million users, non-profit network operator CENIC (pronounced “scenic”) may be in a good position to build that network. But they […]
GeoLinks Named One of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List
Press Release distributed on Businesswire.com Dec. 19, 2018 – Camarillo, California – GeoLinks has been recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, GeoLinks is recognized as […]
Grit, The Most Overlooked Ingredient of Success – Skyler Ditchfield
Grit, The Most Overlooked Ingredient of Success: “Lead by example” With Skyler Ditchfield CEO of GeoLinks and Phil Laboon Original Article Posted in Authority Magazine It’s imperative to never forget that you’re only as great as the team you’re surrounded by. Thus, lead by example. Meet with your team as much as you can and tailor how […]