
250 Years of American Independence & 150 Years of American Telecommunications
An in-person event at the National Press Club
Thursday, October 1, 2026
About the In-Person Event
This July 4th marks 250 years of American independence and 150 years since Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call on March 7, 1876, a moment that set American telecommunications in motion.
In honor of America's Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary) and Telecom's Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary), Broadband Breakfast is hosting a three-part webcast series (June 17, June 24 and July 1, 2026, each at 12 Noon ET), AND an in-person event on October 1, 2026 at the National Press Club in Washington.
Register for the In-Person Event Only $150
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June 17, June 24 and July 1, 2026
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