digital equity
DEI is Dead… But Will ‘Digital Equity’ Programs Shutter?
Why digital equity broadband programs may still continue under the coming Trump administration.
digital equity
Why digital equity broadband programs may still continue under the coming Trump administration.
Digital Inclusion
States are working to coordinate digital equity initiatives with the larger $42.5 billion BEAD infrastructure program.
Broadband Live
The NTIA has now approved digital equity plans for several states as part of its broader Digital Equity Act initiative.
AnchorNETS
Executives said that infrastructure expansion was not enough
FCC
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
FCC
The survey highlighted concerns of 81 percent of households with schoolchildren about potential loss of the ACP.
FCC
A core component of Americans — about 20 percent — are not connected to the benefits of better broadband.
Laurel Leverrier
The event is organized by NetworkOn, National Digital Inclusion Alliance and Broadband Breakfast, and sponsored by Comcast.
ACP
Nearly $50 million will go to middle mile projects in four states.
USF
The USF needs to first be reformed for its own sustainability.
Funding
The GAO report identified 25 different broadband-focused funding programs, but some lawmakers argued that all are important.
Digital Inclusion
NDIA Executive Director Angela Siefer zeroed in on the need for good data.
ACP
The program is helping low-income households afford internet access, but some experts warn that the fund will soon be depleted.
iija
Without efforts to drive adoption, federal investment in connectivity will fall short, agreed Brookings panelists.
iija
Digital literacy gap and lack of outreach are part of the digital divide.
ARPA
ILSR and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance team up for two-hour livestream event on March 16 from 2-4 p.m. ET