Digital Inclusion
NTIA Approves Digital Equity Plans from all 50 States, D.C., Puerto Rico
States are now free to apply for funding to address barriers to broadband adoption.
Digital Inclusion
States are now free to apply for funding to address barriers to broadband adoption.
Funding
Commerce unveiled plans to allocate an additional $1.25 billion in digital equity grants, alongside the capacity grant program.
BEAD
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
Funding
The Technology in the Parks Act would also put parks in line for used computers and equipment from federal agencies.
Broadband's Impact
Digital navigators spoke about their work at the Connect20 Summit in Washington.
Digital Inclusion
Officials from broadband funding programs emphasized the important of non-deployment projects at the Connect20 Summit in Washington.
Digital Inclusion
The program sets aside $14 million in ARPA funds for digital literacy and affordability efforts.
broadband roundup
Nearly $50 million will go to middle mile projects in four states.
Expert Opinion
Healthcare organizations are seeing telehealth as an opportunity to enhance connectivity with patients and improve healthcare outcomes.
Digital Inclusion
More than just access, new technology users also need help navigating software applications.
Funding
The GAO report identified 25 different broadband-focused funding programs, but some lawmakers argued that all are important.
Community Broadband
Efforts in multiple states aim to address connectivity challenges for low-income residents.
broadband roundup
The former FCC nominee spoke for the first time regarding future plans after withdraw.
Broadband Live
Hear state broadband leaders talk about how they are approaching the digital equity planning process.
Digital Inclusion
National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking comment on how to structure the programs.
Funding
Agency officials outlined helpful material for states looking to develop digital equity plans.