Lansing, Michigan (June 2, 2022) – Earlier this month, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) shared a new tool that will help Native American tribes design broadband strategies to address the technology challenges facing tribal lands. The Tribal Broadband Planning Toolkit is being released at a pivotal time, as the NTIA works to allocate approximately $2 billion in grants …
Bridging the Digital Divide on Tribal Lands
Lexington, Ky (October 16, 2020) – The last eight months have brought the issue of the Digital Divide to the consciousness of many who may not have been paying attention. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of high-speed internet for learning, communicating, working, telemedicine, or just staying connected with a loved one. Much must be done to help communities …
How One Student Is Raising Awareness for Better Broadband Access on Tribal Lands
Ferry County, WA (June 8, 2020) – Broadband (high-speed internet) connectivity has become a necessary resource for people in their day-to-day lives. But what about those who struggle to get internet access? Are they able to do the same things as those who have a strong connection? The answer is no. One population in particular that has poor broadband connection: …