‘It’s important to tell our own story’ by Jessica Denson Director of Communications, Connected Nation Grant County, Neb., (June 6, 2019) – Honest Beef is a family-owned beef business located in the Sandhills of Nebraska. Talk with owner Hannah Raudsepp for even a few minutes and it quickly becomes clear her family is not just trying to sell you beef—they’re …
Spurring high-tech entrepreneurship in rural North Carolina
Published by Wral Tech Wire on June 6, 2019 By Catherine Truitt RALEIGH — Last fall in a panel discussion at the Gig East event in Wilson, moderator Tom Ruhe of the NC IDEA Foundation asked: “Where are the Red Hats of tomorrow going to come from?” The panelists concurred that there’s no reason why the next Red Hat – …
Washington High School students pose broadband questions to Sen. Manchin
Published by The Journal on June 5th, 2019 By Michael Neary CHARLES TOWN — As student Tyler Henry thought about the importance of broadband access, he pointed out the particular difficulty for people in rural areas. “Everything often gets focused on the cities,” Henry said, “because the cities have the most people.” Henry is a current junior, or rising senior, …
Update: 2017 Broadband Access in Indiana
Published by Center for Regional Development on June 4, 2019 By Roberto Gallardo The Federal Communications Commission recently released their latest broadband deployment report using data from December 2017. Internet providers are required to file a report using form 477 twice per year on broadband access. While this dataset is known to have issues, including being carrier self-reported, not granular …
2021 Will Bring Broadband to Rural Counties In Delaware
Published by Inside Towers on June 4, 2019 On May 30, officials from the state of Delaware signed a deal with Bloosurf to expand rural broadband to 127,000 rural homes and businesses, reported Government Technology. According to Delaware Chief Information Officer James Collins, “The [Governor’s] Administration has made it a priority to bridge both the accessibility and affordability gaps of …
FCC Report Shows Shrinking American Broadband Gap
Published by Townhall on June 4, 2019 By Johnny Kampis The Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) annual broadband deployment report shows that the number of Americans who cannot access broadband continues to drop. At the end of 2017, 21.3 million Americans didn’t have access to the FCC’s broadband benchmark of 25 megabits per second download speeds and 3 Mbps upload speeds. …
Service project idea: Teach senior citizens how to use their smartphones
Published by Bryan On Scouting on April 29, 2019 By Bryan Wendell If you want to feel old, spent a few minutes watching teenagers use their phones. They tap out messages, swipe through alerts and share selfies while the rest of us are still stuck on our lock screens. Earlier this month, Scouts from Troop 1 of Dover, Mass., part …
AmeriCorps Digital Inclusion Computer Classes Offered at Libraries
Bowling Green, KY. (June 3, 2019) – For the months of June and July the AmeriCorps Digital Inclusion Initiative will host classes on computers and technology at the Southwest Harbor Public library and the Bass Harbor Memorial Library. The classes are for anyone who wants to learn basic computer skills, how to use different software programs as well as how to keep …
Looking at digital literacy through different lenses: Access and adoption, design, and digital equity
Published by Generocity on May 31, 2019 By Zarl Tarazona When it comes to digital literacy, the issues of access, adoption, inclusion and equity need to be a part of the conversation. The digital divide — the gap between those who have access to technology and those who don’t — is often the hot topic within discussions about digital literacy. …
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Addresses New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association At Annual Meeting
Published by Los Alamos Daily Post on June 1st, 2019 By Carol A. Clark SANTA ANA PUEBLO ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall addressed the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association Wednesday during the opening session of their annual meeting. In his remarks, Udall discussed the importance of promoting renewable energy, along with his efforts to expand rural broadband access and …
