Digital Inclusion
California Digital Discrimination Bill Moves Out of Committee
The bill to codify in state law the federal definition of digital discrimination advanced along partisan lines.
Funding
Sen. Alex Padilla Emphasizes Billions in Broadband Funds for California
California also has 18 projects that are part of the state’s $6-billion broadband investment under its California Comeback Plan.
Funding
Focus of Broadband Expansion Should Be On Last Mile, Says President of CETF
Open access to middle mile infrastructure will help deliver services at the last mile, CETF says.
Digital Inclusion
As Senate Passes Infrastructure Measure, Non-Profit Groups Push for Digital Equity Bill of Rights
Join Sunne Wright McPeak at 12 Noon ET on Wednesday for a discussion about the push for digital equity.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 12 Noon ET — A Call for a Digital Equity Bill of Rights
Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund, spearheads a national Digital Equity Bill of Rights
AT&T To Spin Out WarnerMedia, California’s $7B For Broadband, FCC Licences For Tribes, TPRC Virtual For Now
AT&T spins out WarnerMedia, California putting $7B in broadband, tribal lands get licences, and TPRC events virtual for now.
Education
Verizon Selling Digital Properties, Florida Aims To Limit Social Media Bans, Starry Participating In EBB
Verizon is selling Yahoo and AOL, Florida going after social platforms, and Starry is getting in on EBB.
Digital Inclusion
Popularity Of Telework And Telehealth Presents Unique Opportunities For A Post-Pandemic World
A survey released earlier this month illustrates opportunities for remote work and care.
Broadband's Impact
Californians Adopting More Devices, As Smartphone-Only Connections Drop
April 5, 2021 – A new survey released late last month suggests Californians are adopting more devices as smartphone-only connections in the state continue to drop. The California Emerging Technology Fund, a non-profit foundation focused on digital equity in the state, and the University of Southern
California Push for Inclusion, Former AT&T Lawyer Alleges E-Rate Overcharges, Virginia Funds Broadband
March 24, 2021 – The University of Southern California and the California Emerging Technology Fund announced a partnership on Monday to determine internet access in California based on demographics and location. The two organizations hope to identify the impact a lack of broadband causes for those w
Digital Inclusion
California Tech Fund Wants to Use Public Private Partnerships to Close Digital Divide
March 8, 2021 – The California Emerging Technology Fund, a nonprofit foundation focused on digital equity in the state, called on internet service providers and business leaders to form public-private partnerships to close the digital divide under President Joe Biden. “America can close the Digital
Digital Inclusion
Looming Income Inequality Demands a National Broadband Plan for the Next Decade, Says Benton Expert
November 17, 2020 — A group of broadband enthusiasts on Friday urged a new national broadband plan and that the nation act on addressing issues of digital equity. “The time for action is now,” said Sunne Wright McPeak, CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund, which co-hosted the virtual forum
Broadband's Impact
From the View of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Presidential Leadership Needed on Broadband
October 16, 2020 – It would take the president of the United States saying, “we need to get everyone online” in order for the nation – and for California – to reach its digital inclusion goals. The was the message that Sunne Wright McPeak, president and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund
podcasts
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — Champions of Broadband: Sunne McPeak
See “From the View of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Presidential Leadership Needed on Broadband,” Broadband Breakfast, October 16, 2020 Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 12 Noon ET — Champions of Broadband: Sunne Wright McPeak Our guest is Sunne Wright McPe
Broadband's Impact
California Emerging Technology Fund Helps Bridge the State’s Digital Divide
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2014 – Although some believe that the digital divide is not a problem, there are Americans who have not adopted broadband due to the cost or lack of access. Some states have played an active role in getting their citizens online, and one such organization is the California E
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Roundup: Battle of the Lobbyists, Holding Comcast Accountable and Satellite Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2014 – Broadband providers are outspending internet search and content firms on lobbying lawmakers and regulators, Recode reported. However, among single companies, Google spent more than any internet provider in both of the past two quarters. ISPs and their trade associations h
