-
Plus, experts encourage including artificial intelligence skills in digital literacy programming, Tennessee libraries are getting funding to teach such skills, Maine launched a new device sharing program, and more. -
The local government is getting underway on a project to bring high-speed Internet to more than 400 additional homes and businesses. Its total cost is $1.7 million, with $1.3 million of that coming from a federal grant.
-
A Massachusetts school district is barring local city leaders from accessing school IT systems, alleging that an executive order by the mayor to combine the district's and city's IT offices was illegal.
More Stories
-
Plus, Bloomberg Philanthropies teams with the U.S. Conference of Mayors on new federal recovery dollars partnership, and more.
-
At the beginning of next week, Indiana households and businesses can express their interest in the Indiana Connectivity Program by visiting an online portal or calling the Indiana Broadband Connect Center.
-
Government buildings in Clark County, Ohio, will gain improved connectivity through a $2.2 million fiber-optic project that was approved by county commissioners yesterday. The funds are American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
-
Five towns in Maine — Searsmont, Liberty, Palermo, Montville and Freedom — have joined together as part of a coalition to create a municipal broadband utility for residents of Waldo County.
-
Enid Public Schools announced a program that offers discounted Internet service for families that qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program through at least the rest of the school year.
-
Plus, Japan tests the world’s fastest Internet download speeds, New York state bans Zoom weddings and the world’s smallest battery-free camera helps uncover the fate of a very tiny snail in Tahiti.
-
The Cleveland City Council on Monday approved legislation to set aside $20 million of the city’s $511 million in American Rescue Plan stimulus money for an ambiguous plan to expand broadband access in the city.
-
Yuba City, Calif., has announced a new partnership for a citywide fiber-optic Internet network with SiFi Networks that will come at no additional cost to the city, according to a city news release from officials.
-
Students in Plainview, Texas, will soon have access to a private LTE wireless network throughout the school district. The total cost of the project is expected to come in around $1.1 million.
-
The millions in grants will allow the county to deploy broadband infrastructure and “bring the county up to the standards that its residents deserve,” U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler said when endorsing the project.
-
The First State has identified 11,600 homes lacking wired broadband service, and CIO Jason Clarke says fresh federal funds will enable the last-mile connections needed to reach everyone.
-
Plus, the U.S. Census Bureau makes its 2020 count data related to redistricting available in an easier to read format, a Los Angeles digital equity program offers a new IT certificate, and more.
-
West Virginia continues preparations for investing $138 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds committed to broadband Internet expansion by accurately mapping statewide availability, or lack thereof.
-
The private cellular network company has partnered with cities such as Tucson, Ariz., to establish and manage new 5G/LTE networks to close the digital divide and give schools control over their users.
-
An interim rule from the U.S. Treasury Department may prevent cities from using federal coronavirus relief funds on broadband expansion efforts. A final rule could be determined in the fall.
-
As they responded to the terrorist attacks on 9/11, public safety professionals struggled to communicate with each other due to tech issues. Twenty years later, FirstNet exists to ensure this doesn't happen again.
-
Earlier this week, Internet service providers were able to start applying for the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program, which will distribute $250 million in grants. Applications must be filed by Nov. 8.
-
Plus, Ohio broadband program is now accepting grants; a new report examines the role of libraries nationwide in closing the digital divide; and New York extends the deadline for a fintech innovation challenge.
Most Read
