Mr. Al Jenkins

Special Board Advisor for Connected Communities

Mr. Al Jenkins is an executive-level strategist and advisor specializing in Broadband Network Implementation and Services. He bridges municipal broadband deployment initiatives with wireless and wireline next-generation Smart City technologies. As a subject matter expert in assessing real property assets for neutral host opportunities for third-party broadband providers, Al brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He is the former Deputy Commissioner of Telecommunications Planning at NYC’s Department of IT & Telecommunications (DoITT), with extensive experience both domestically and internationally in collaborating with senior officials on Telecommunications & Broadband Planning for Smart City solutions. His expertise covers a broad range of Federal, State, and Local wireless siting and policy issues. Al holds a BS in Architecture from the University of Maryland.