California Emerging Technology Fund Archives : Broadband Breakfast

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.

Funding1 year ago

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 Inclusion1 year ago

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 Impact1 year ago

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

Broadband Roundup1 year ago

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.

Broadband Roundup1 year ago

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 Inclusion1 year ago

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 Impact1 year ago

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 […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

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 […]

Digital Inclusion2 years ago

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 […]

Digital Inclusion2 years ago

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 […]

Broadband's Impact2 years ago

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” […]

#broadbandlive2 years ago

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's Impact8 years ago

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 […]

Broadband Roundup8 years ago

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 […]

Broadband Updates13 years ago

California Communities Win Broadband Grant

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2010 - The Commerce Department last week announced a $7.25 million investment to boost economic opportunities in some low-income communities in California.

Universal Service14 years ago

State and Local Regulators Say 'Relevance' Needed For Successful Broadband Adoption

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2009 - Making broadband applications more relevant in underserved and unserved communities could be a better use of stimulus funds than building infrastructure,...

NTIA14 years ago

Advocates Seek Accountability in Expenditure of Broadband Stimulus Funds

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2009 – At the final day of a six-day public forum about the federal government’s $7.2 billion broadband stimulus funding on Tuesday morning,...

Press Releases14 years ago

Broadband Census Executive Director to Speak at Federal Communications Commission Summit

WASHINGTON, November 3 - Drew Clark, Editor and Executive Director of BroadbandCensus.com, will speak in Silicon Valley on Thursday, November 6, at the summit on broadband...

Broadband Breakfast

Sen. Alex Padilla Emphasizes Billions in Broadband Funds for California

Focus of Broadband Expansion Should Be On Last Mile, Says President of CETF

As Senate Passes Infrastructure Measure, Non-Profit Groups Push for Digital Equity Bill of Rights

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 12 Noon ET — A Call for a Digital Equity Bill of Rights

AT&T To Spin Out WarnerMedia, California’s $7B For Broadband, FCC Licences For Tribes, TPRC Virtual For Now

Verizon Selling Digital Properties, Florida Aims To Limit Social Media Bans, Starry Participating In EBB

Popularity Of Telework And Telehealth Presents Unique Opportunities For A Post-Pandemic World

Californians Adopting More Devices, As Smartphone-Only Connections Drop

California Push for Inclusion, Former AT&T Lawyer Alleges E-Rate Overcharges, Virginia Funds Broadband

California Tech Fund Wants to Use Public Private Partnerships to Close Digital Divide

Looming Income Inequality Demands a National Broadband Plan for the Next Decade, Says Benton Expert

From the View of the California Emerging Technology Fund, Presidential Leadership Needed on Broadband

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — Champions of Broadband: Sunne McPeak

California Emerging Technology Fund Helps Bridge the State’s Digital Divide

Broadband Roundup: Battle of the Lobbyists, Holding Comcast Accountable and Satellite Reauthorization

California Communities Win Broadband Grant

State and Local Regulators Say 'Relevance' Needed For Successful Broadband Adoption

Advocates Seek Accountability in Expenditure of Broadband Stimulus Funds

Broadband Census Executive Director to Speak at Federal Communications Commission Summit

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Tech Against Texas Social Media, Alabama Middle Mile Grant, IP3 Awards Bestowed

State Broadband Maps Show Significantly Fewer Served Locations than Does FCC’s Map

As LEO Industry Grows, FCC Adopts Rule to Limit Space Debris

Shielding Broadband Grants from Taxes, American at ITU, Google Fiber Multi-Gig Speeds

Public–Private Partnership Model ‘Most Effective Way’ to Address Digital Divide: AT&T Rep

In Video Session, Christopher Mitchell Digs Into Community Ownership and Open Access Networks

FCC Broadband Data Task Force Emphasizes Need for Precision in Mapping Challenges

NTIA Updates Website, New Head of FCC’s Native Affairs Office, Study Criticizes FTC Regulatory Reach

Private Investors Can Jumpstart Community Networks, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

Broadband Breakfast on September 28, 2022 – Financing Mechanisms for Community Broadband

Public–Private Partnership Model ‘Most Effective Way’ to Address Digital Divide: AT&T Rep

Kirsten Compitello: The Need for a Digital Equity Focus on Broadband Mapping

NTCA Smart Rural Communities, International Telecommunications Union Conference, Carr on TikTok

FCC Spectrum Authority Expires on September 30, Agency Seeks Renewal

Reason 4 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Measuring Actual Speeds

Private Investors Can Jumpstart Community Networks, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

As Middle Mile Program Deadline Approaches, NTIA Proposes ‘Buy America’ Exemptions

Broadband Breakfast on September 28, 2022 – Financing Mechanisms for Community Broadband

Kate Forscey: Mobile Broadband Gap Needs to Be Remedied, Too

Reason 5 to Attend Broadband Mapping Masterclass: Understanding Public Challenges

In Video Session, Christopher Mitchell Digs Into Community Ownership and Open Access Networks

Broadband Breakfast on September 28, 2022 – Financing Mechanisms for Community Broadband

Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Event Urge the FCC Mapping Fabric Be Made Public

NTIA Middle Mile Director Stresses Need for Infrastructure to Withstand Climate Events

Broadband Breakfast on September 21, 2022 – Broadband Mapping and Data

Broadband Breakfast on September 14, 2022 – How Can Cities Take Advantage of Federal Broadband Funding?

Broadband Breakfast on September 7, 2022 – Assessing the NTIA’s Middle Mile Grant Application Process

Illinois Credits Success of State Broadband Maps to Ground-Up Approach

Broadband Breakfast on August 31, 2022 – How to Maximize Minority Participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program

Broadband Breakfast on August 24, 2022 – Summer of Broadband: Illinois

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