Schaubach, Kurt–National Rural Telecommunications Coop.

Kurt Schaubach
Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC)

Kurt Schaubach works closely with all of the organizations business units to analyze and apply the best technologies to fit the members' needs. He especially monitors NRTC's many wireless activities, including WildBlue, 220 MHz, Sensus wireless AMI businesses, as well as new wireless broadband opportunities. In addition, he works closely with NTCA, NRECA and other organizations to shape technology and regulatory issues.

Schaubach joined NRTC in 2009 as vice president, broadband technologies. He has more than 20 years of experience in the wireless industry and 12 years of experience in senior engineering positions. This experience includes communications network design, deployment, operation and advanced technology development.

Schaubach served at NextWave Broadband, formerly a division of NextWave Wireless, Inc., an early provider of wireless broadband products and services. Prior to joining NextWave, Schaubach provided consulting services to numerous clients, including SK/Korea Mobile Telecom, QUALCOMM and Nextel Communications. He started his career with Southwestern Bell Technology Resources.

Schaubach earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.