Published by OK Energy Today on May 27, 2019 Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin says his congressional district in eastern Oklahoma is the only one in the nation where broadband is available to less than half the population. In a recent newsletter to his constituents, the Republican 2nd District Representative said more should be done. “Rural consumers need the bandwidth necessary …
This is not a test: ACT Center’s research and data focused on closing the Digital Divide
by Jessica Denson Iowa City, IA (May 28, 2019) – The Digital Divide is not just some line drawn on a map showing who has access to broadband (high-speed) internet and who does not. It’s a way to measure the deep rift that is leaving millions of Americans behind — including school-aged children. According to a recent study from ACT’s …
This is not a test: ACT Center’s research and data focused on closing the Digital Divide
by Jessica Denson Iowa City, IA (May 28, 2019) – The Digital Divide is not just some line drawn on a map showing who has access to broadband (high-speed) internet and who does not. It’s a way to measure the deep rift that is leaving millions of Americans behind — including school-aged children. According to a recent study from ACT’s …
VA, Microsoft to expand rural broadband through partnership
Published by Becker’s Healthcare on May 23, 2019 By Emily Rappleye The Department of Veterans Affairs and Microsoft are partnering to extend broadband internet connectivity in rural areas, improving access to services like telemedicine for 4.7 million veterans. The agreement was formalized in April and announced May 22. The partnership will help the VA provide more access to continuous care, …
Representative Derek Kilmer Introduces Broadband for All Act
Published by FiberOneNewsRadio on MAy 24, 2019 By Sean Wells WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) reintroduced the Broadband for All Act Thursday, bipartisan legislation to create refundable tax credits for businesses and groups of people who team up to build the infrastructure that connects them to the country’s existing rural broadband service. “Too many rural communities are …
New Bill Would Improve Broadband Maps
The following was published by the American Farm Bureau Federation on May 22, 2019. Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall, recently joined Connected Nation’s board of directors partly because of our mission to bring broadband to all people in both rural and urban areas. A recently introduced bill would enhance the accuracy of broadband coverage maps, a key step toward boosting …
Bill to connect rural areas to high-speed internet a “priority”
Published by WTOC on May 22, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTOC) –U.S. Congressman Scott Tipton of Colorado says connecting more rural residents to high-speed broadband internet has been a priority on Capitol Hill. His latest bill wants to make sure the federal funds designated to expand broadband access are being managed correctly. Tipton says while funding might be available to help …
Washington invests $6 million in rural broadband access, clean energy infrastructure
Published by KIRO 7 on May 22, 2019 Washington state announced a $6 million investment Monday in rural broadband internet and clean energy infrastructure in six counties. The investment included $3.2 million in low-interest loans and $2.67 in grants for infrastructure projects that target rural broadband, business growth and job creation in Clallam, Kitsap, Mason, Whatcom and Yakima counties. It was …
New Legislation to Tackle The Digital Divide
Bowling Green, KY. (May 21, 2019) – We are living in the information age, a time where technology is rapidly growing and integrating itself into every aspect of our lives. But what happens when you don’t have access? You are left struggling to keep up. This digital divide has become a big issue in our public schools system. So how did …
Grayson County poised for a broadband expansion via new state law
Published by GoDanRiver.com on May 21, 2019 By: Amy Friedenberger INDEPENDENCE — About 75 percent of the people in Grayson County lack access to quality broadband. Even for some connected to broadband, their internet speed is so slow that people in the rural county jokingly describe it as “advanced dial-up.” The county set a goal three years ago to provide broadband …