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Online Community Development

Mountain View takes hard look at gaps in internet access - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces a significant digital divide, with lower-income neighborhoods lacking reliable internet access despite being in Silicon Valley.

fromCNET

Digital Redlining and Its Enduring Impact on Communities

The COVID pandemic highlighted significant internet access disparities in low-income neighborhoods.

NYC parents

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.

Bootstrapping

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.

Digital life

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 days ago

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

Trump's announcement to end the Digital Equity Act threatens initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.

Law

ISPs fear wave of state laws after New York's $15 broadband mandate

States can implement stricter broadband regulations in the absence of FCC oversight, as demonstrated by New York's affordable broadband law.

Silicon Valley

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Online Community Development

Mountain View takes hard look at gaps in internet access - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces a significant digital divide, with lower-income neighborhoods lacking reliable internet access despite being in Silicon Valley.

fromCNET

Digital Redlining and Its Enduring Impact on Communities

The COVID pandemic highlighted significant internet access disparities in low-income neighborhoods.

NYC parents

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.

Bootstrapping

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.

Digital life

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 days ago

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

Trump's announcement to end the Digital Equity Act threatens initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.

Non-profit organizations

North Carolina Announces $33M in Broadband Funding, Brightspeed Wins Big Again

Miscellaneous

Old Harbor Native Corporation and Alaska Communications Partner for Tribal Broadband Network

1 week ago

Portland

Hunter Communications to Expand Fiber Network to Salem, Oregon

1 week ago

Non-profit organizations

North Carolina Announces $33M in Broadband Funding, Brightspeed Wins Big Again

Miscellaneous

Old Harbor Native Corporation and Alaska Communications Partner for Tribal Broadband Network

1 week ago

Portland

Hunter Communications to Expand Fiber Network to Salem, Oregon

Artificial intelligence

Starlink internet available on ScotRail trains

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2 years ago

Startup companies

Analyzing the Satellite Internet Race | HackerNoon

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2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Starlink internet available on ScotRail trains

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2 years ago

Startup companies

Analyzing the Satellite Internet Race | HackerNoon

California Department of Technology Updates on Middle-Mile, Last-Mile Projects

California's broadband initiatives are advancing with substantial miles of infrastructure under installation and significant funding allocated for underserved areas.

Tech industry

C Spire, Inseego Launch 5G Internet Offering in Mississippi

UK news

UK broadband hits 2025 target with strong first quarter | Computer Weekly

UK politics

UK government to make 45m connectivity investment in schools | Computer Weekly

California

California Last-Mile Program Awards $48M in Broadband Grants

Miscellaneous

Comcast, Verizon Get $17.4 Million in Delaware BEAD Funding

California

California Department of Technology Updates on Middle-Mile, Last-Mile Projects

California's broadband initiatives are advancing with substantial miles of infrastructure under installation and significant funding allocated for underserved areas.

Tech industry

C Spire, Inseego Launch 5G Internet Offering in Mississippi

UK news

UK broadband hits 2025 target with strong first quarter | Computer Weekly

UK politics

UK government to make 45m connectivity investment in schools | Computer Weekly

California

California Last-Mile Program Awards $48M in Broadband Grants

Miscellaneous

Comcast, Verizon Get $17.4 Million in Delaware BEAD Funding

more#broadband

Artificial intelligence

fromIT Pro

AI-enabled cyber attacks exacerbated by digital divide in UK

UK businesses face a growing digital divide due to AI-powered cyber threats, risking increased vulnerability for those unable to adapt.

#high-speed-internet

Online Community Development

Kinetic by Windstream Confirms North Carolina Awards

Startup companies

North Carolina Broadband Funding: Brightspeed, Charter, Others Share $63M

Miscellaneous

NTIA Recommends 44 Tribal Entities Receive $276M for Internet Access and Adoption

Online Community Development

Fidium Expanding Fiber Network to Bath, Maine

Online Community Development

Kinetic by Windstream Confirms North Carolina Awards

Startup companies

North Carolina Broadband Funding: Brightspeed, Charter, Others Share $63M

Miscellaneous

NTIA Recommends 44 Tribal Entities Receive $276M for Internet Access and Adoption

Online Community Development

Fidium Expanding Fiber Network to Bath, Maine

more#high-speed-internet

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.

Boston real estate

States Show Vast Differences in Fiber Availability: Report

Rhode Island leads the U.S. in fiber availability, while Alaska is the most underserved state.

California

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

UK space agency issues funding call to improve hard-to-reach connectivity | Computer Weekly

Digital life

Delaware the Speed King as Internet Speed Reaches 214 Mbps Nationwide: Report

Tech industry

New York starts enforcing $15 broadband law that ISPs tried to kill

Miscellaneous

fromTheregister

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.

Boston real estate

States Show Vast Differences in Fiber Availability: Report

Rhode Island leads the U.S. in fiber availability, while Alaska is the most underserved state.

California

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

UK space agency issues funding call to improve hard-to-reach connectivity | Computer Weekly

Digital life

Delaware the Speed King as Internet Speed Reaches 214 Mbps Nationwide: Report

Tech industry

New York starts enforcing $15 broadband law that ISPs tried to kill

more#broadband-access

Artificial intelligence

fromPsychology Today

Beyond the Digital Divide to Hybrid Inclusion

Artificial intelligence must address representation to avoid biases and ethical risks, significantly impacting social equity and the efficacy of AI systems.

#fiber-internet

Business intelligence

Brightspeed to Add 60K Locations in Indiana to Its Fiber Network

Online Community Development

Sixteen Questions with the New Jersey Broadband Office

Online Community Development

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Begins Fiber Network Construction in Ohio

Business intelligence

Brightspeed to Add 60K Locations in Indiana to Its Fiber Network

Online Community Development

Sixteen Questions with the New Jersey Broadband Office

Online Community Development

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Begins Fiber Network Construction in Ohio

Online Community Development

Public-Private Partnership Brings $1.9M Internet Expansion to Georgia Community

European startups

Lumos Expanding Fiber Network Into Georgia

Online Community Development

Public-Private Partnership Brings $1.9M Internet Expansion to Georgia Community

European startups

Lumos Expanding Fiber Network Into Georgia

New York Starts Next Phase of Broadband Grant Program, With $50M Available

New York launches a $50 million phase for broadband infrastructure, aiming to connect underserved communities.

Zayo Announces $90 Million Investment in Tennessee

Zayo's $90 million investment in Tennessee is a testament to our continued commitment to bridging the digital divide and powering the state's future.

SF real estate

Texas Adds to List of BOOT Program Broadband Grants

BOOT Program announces $701.9M in broadband grants for Texas, covering over 76,000 locations and emphasizing fiber technology.

Miscellaneous

Comcast Wins Big in Massachusetts Broadband Grants

Comcast received over $11 million in broadband grants for construction across 93 Massachusetts communities, underscoring the digital divide highlighted by the pandemic.

Startup companies

Texas Adds to List of BOOT Program Broadband Grants

BOOT Program announces $701.9M in broadband grants for Texas, covering over 76,000 locations and emphasizing fiber technology.

Miscellaneous

Comcast Wins Big in Massachusetts Broadband Grants

more#broadband-grants

#rural-connectivity

European startups

Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm | Computer Weekly

Nokia is empowering rural Maine with advanced fibre networks to improve internet access and bridge the digital divide.

Business intelligence

Visionary Broadband Selects Render Networks for Fiber Expansion

European startups

Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm | Computer Weekly

Nokia is empowering rural Maine with advanced fibre networks to improve internet access and bridge the digital divide.

Business intelligence

Visionary Broadband Selects Render Networks for Fiber Expansion

more#rural-connectivity

#technology-access

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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Brooklyn

City to Invest $2.4M to Tackle Digital Divide

Privacy professionals

Digital Inclusion Week, Highlighting an EFA Members Digital Equity Work:

fromBKReader

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Brooklyn

City to Invest $2.4M to Tackle Digital Divide

Privacy professionals

Digital Inclusion Week, Highlighting an EFA Members Digital Equity Work:

more#technology-access

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN)

Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN) is closing the digital divide for low-income households in NYC and recently won the 2025 Spark Prize.

Fundraising

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Universal Service Fund the "North Star"; Day of Action Planned

The sustainability of the Universal Service Fund is crucial for bridging the digital divide.

Healthcare

Brave New World: What Does the Digital Age Portend for Health Justice? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Health justice advocacy has adapted to a digital landscape, enhancing outreach while exposing inequities in technology access.

The digital transformation in health advocacy reveals disparities that need addressing to promote equitable healthcare access.

EXCLUSIVE: RDOF Defaults Keep Coming; "Pennywise, Pound Foolish"

A significant portion of RDOF broadband bids have been rejected, resulting in massive defaults and potential service impact on millions of locations.

Miscellaneous

Pennsylvania Accepting BEAD Applications: Here's a Summary of the Rules

SF politics

EXCLUSIVE: RDOF Defaults Keep Coming; "Pennywise, Pound Foolish"

A significant portion of RDOF broadband bids have been rejected, resulting in massive defaults and potential service impact on millions of locations.

Miscellaneous

Pennsylvania Accepting BEAD Applications: Here's a Summary of the Rules

more#broadband-funding

fromFast Company

Rural schools can prepare for natural disasters with these strategies

Rural schools face unique challenges during disasters due to distance, limited resources, and lack of infrastructure, making recovery and continued education significantly harder.

Education

fromAlternet.org

Why older people are among the biggest users of social media

According to the Digital 2024 report, 78.3% of Australians regularly use platforms such as Facebook and Instagram - mainly for keeping in touch with friends and family. This significant engagement highlights the importance of social media across all age demographics, including older adults.

Marketing

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