Gigapower, a joint venture between AT&T and a fund managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock, has appointed Donna Rattley Washington as Head of Strategy. This move strengthens Gigapower’s mission to expand high-speed, reliable fiber internet through open-access networks, fostering innovation and competition in underserved communities.
Donna Rattley Washington named Head of Strategy at Gigapower.
Will lead strategic partnerships with ISPs, tech firms, and public entities.
Aims to drive revenue through innovative growth opportunities.
Brings expertise from Boundless Broadband, EducationSuperHighway, and Comcast.
Focus on leveraging open-access infrastructure for community benefits.
Supports Gigapower’s goal of expanding fiber internet access nationwide.
As Head of Strategy, Donna Rattley Washington will spearhead Gigapower’s engagement with internet service providers (ISPs), technology companies, public sector entities, and digital platform providers. Her role focuses on identifying innovative growth opportunities and maximizing emerging initiatives to enhance performance and revenue. Washington’s efforts will transform Gigapower’s state-of-the-art fiber infrastructure into a diversified revenue engine, promoting competition and choice for consumers.
Washington brings a wealth of experience to Gigapower. She previously served as General Counsel at Boundless Broadband, overseeing legal, regulatory, and government affairs. Before that, she was Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy at EducationSuperHighway, shaping the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), including BEAD and Digital Equity programs. Her tenure at Comcast included leading regional Smart City initiatives, showcasing her ability to drive innovation in connectivity.
“Donna brings a unique blend of strategic foresight, legal acumen, and business development expertise to Gigapower,” said Jeff Seidenfaden, Chief Revenue Officer. “Her track record of unlocking growth through partnerships and policy makes her the ideal leader to help us build our open access network and shape the next phase of our business strategy.” Washington’s leadership is expected to accelerate Gigapower’s impact, delivering value to communities through scalable, high-capacity fiber networks.
“Gigapower has a rare opportunity to build a new kind of broadband business — one that delivers real value through openness, choice, and innovation,” said Washington. Her focus will be on forging strategic alliances and launching revenue-generating services that leverage Gigapower’s infrastructure investments. By enabling multiple ISPs to utilize its open-access network, Gigapower aims to enhance connectivity and economic opportunities in regions across the United States.
The appointment of Donna Rattley Washington positions Gigapower to advance its mission of delivering high-speed fiber internet through a commercial open-access model. Her strategic vision and industry expertise will drive partnerships and innovation, ensuring communities benefit from enhanced connectivity and competitive broadband services.
Gigapower builds, owns, and operates a state-of-the-art fiber network to serve internet service providers and other businesses in select locations within the US. Gigapower builds networks that enable multiple internet service providers (ISPs) to use it, resulting in a “build it once” construction event that can be utilized by multiple ISPs, enabling choice and competition for residents and small businesses within your community. With Gigapower, AT&T — one of the largest investors in fiber in America — and BlackRock — one of the largest investors in infrastructure — have come together through a joint venture to deliver access to super-fast, reliable, high-capacity fiber to more communities.
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