Peter Pratt Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Senior Policy Analyst in the Communications Division of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Peter specializes in federal funding and programs supporting broadband infrastructure, and affordability. Serves as: Federal telecom matters staff lead for the Division, CPUC representative to NARUC Telecommunications Staff Subcommittee, Project Manager of the Commission's initiative supporting applicants under the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), Project Manager for the development of the California Broadband Cost Model (CBCM), published in December 2020. The CBCM is a cost estimating tool at the foundation of the $6.0 billion federal-state broadband funding package signed into law in July 2021 by California Governor Gavin C. Newsom.

Governmental, public affairs, and regulatory strategies for the development of telecommunications networks, and the public-private investments that make them possible.

PrattNetworks LLC was a government affairs, marketing communications and market research advisory. We supported regulated industries, and focused on public sector financing for the American telecommunications industry.

Westborough, Massachusetts, Us

Directed the Massachusetts state broadband program within the technology-based economic development (TBED) authority of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Successfully lobbied the state’s congressional delegation to deliver the first federal funding for the fiber optic system that is the backbone of the present broadband stimulus investments in Western Massachusetts. Coordinated municipal officials, state legislators, regional planning agencies, economic development organizations, and the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, to spur the deployment of broadband facilities in underserved regions. Drafted policy reports and organized events for the MassBroadband initiative, a joint venture of MTC and the Massachusetts Internet and Software Council. Teamed with colleagues in cross-discipline efforts for state on federal R&D funding, state IT restructuring, and nanotechnology incubation.

Managed government relations, network route planning, and network development in the New England market for this pioneering optical fiber carrier that rose to become the largest dark fiber provider in the world. Part of the team that developed strategies for network planning and implementation in the major 'NFL Cities' nationally.

Editor of the Telecommunications industry group practice of these innovative online publishers / competitive intelligence providers.Designed and supported competitive intelligence and current awareness programs for telecomindustry leaders for this innovative targeted online news service. Oversaw editorial content of global daily news feeds, and wrote issue and company specific tracking support services.

Served as an elected Selectman (Board of chief elected officials under the New England town meeting form of government) in this community of 8,000 residents in the South Shore region of metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Accomplishments included: Establishment, via an Act of the Legislature and Town Meeting vote, of the first Town Manager frame of government since Cohasset's incorporation in 1770. Passage by Congress (Co-sponsors Kennedy, Kerry, Studds) of the Cohasset Harbor Navigation Act, which authorized and funded the first federal navigation dredging project in Cohasset Harbor in 40 years by US Army Corps of Engineers.

The former BRG unit of Cahners Publishing was purchased by InStat, a leading market research firm covering semiconductor and telecom market spaces.

Telecom management and engineering consultancy. In this period, specialized in the deployment of E-911 call centers, enterprise voice systems, enterprise cost reduction programs, regulatory expert witness testimony, wireless start-up management, and public policy formulation.

Appeared before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications of the House Energy & Commerce Committee on behalf of American cities and their professional local telecom regulators. Advocated for improved customer service standards for the cable industry, subscriber rate constraint, the allowed entrance of operating telephone companies into the video services market, and federal recognition of municipal powers over local rights-of-way (ROW). Several of these policies were incorporated into the 1992 Cable Act and the Federal Telecom Act of 1996.

Somerville, Ma, Us

Achieved national recognition for establishing and managing the first municipal consolidated (network planning and operations, cable television license regulatory affairs, telecom regulation, and public safety communications) telecom agency in the Northeast. Achieved leadership positions in regional, state and national lobbying / professional organizations representing city telecommunications interests. Duties included extensive budget, compliance, contracting, operating, and procurement responsibilities.

Managed cable television license acquisition for this firm, headquartered in Bridgeport, CT. Alda was launched in 1966 by cable pioneer Victor Oristano. The firm's assets were acquired by Cablevision Systems Corp.

Ba, Government

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program