Editor
Charles Thomas is a senior executive driving broadband expansion and telecommunications innovation. As Chief Strategy Officer at Rural Broadband Partners (RBP) and Two-Hops Wireless (THW), he leads business development, funding strategies, and 5G Managed Services deployment. He is key in securing infrastructure investments through federal and state programs like NTIA BEAD and VATI.
He also serves as Chief Operating Officer at Red Truck Communications (RTC), overseeing nationwide broadband, mobility, and IoT service delivery. As AGL Information and Technology Editor-in-Chief, Charles leads its digital transformation, covering broadband, infrastructure, AI, and federal programs.
With over eight years of leadership in rural broadband, he has secured over $50 million in municipal broadband contracts and influenced FCC policies on the CBRS spectrum. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, network operations, and public-private partnerships. Passionate about closing the digital divide, he hosts the “Closing the Digital Divide” podcast and advises ISPs on scalable, secure network solutions.