06/14/13
FCC’s Lifeline Broadband Pilots Test Strategies for Promoting Broadband Adoption among Low-Income Americans
This month Connected Nation is raising awareness about digital learning programs and partners across the country. Today’s blog is shining a spotlight on the FCC Lifeline Broadband Pilot program which launched last week. These pilots are underway in several states to test how best to increase adoption of high-speed Internet among low-income Americans, a group with strikingly low adoption levels.
06/11/13
U.S. Senate passes Farm Bill; Broadband Access an Economic Development Priority
Rural gigabit broadband pilot program and other amendments underscore importance of accurate and verified broadband mapping data
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, S. 954, by a vote of 66 – 27. The Senate Farm Bill is the latest iteration of an omnibus authorization bill that is known as the “Farm Bill” that is reauthorized by Congress every five years.
06/06/13
President Obama to Propose ConnectED Initiative – Substantial Funds for Upgrading School and Library Broadband Capacity
Today, President Obama will call on the Federal Communications Commission to ramp up its $2.3 billion per year E-Rate program to meet the ever-increasing needs of students, teachers, librarians, and learners for broadband capacity at our nation’s schools and libraries.
06/05/13
It’s Digital Learning Month at Connected Nation!
It’s Digital Learning Month at Connected Nation and we’re looking forward to highlighting the benefits and needs for digital learning programs, partners, and applications.
According to the FCC, 66 million people in the U.S. lack basic digital literacy skills. In addition, 15 percent of people who do not adopt broadband– 10.4 million adults – say that a lack of digital literacy skills is the main reason they do not subscribe to broadband.
05/20/13
The Anchorage Police Department has Big Plans for the Digital Age
Contributor: Katie Paglini
05/15/13
Alaska Hackathon Proves a Win-Win for Everyone!
Contributor: Irina Dudina
Once again, Alaska non-profits and local program developers came together for a good cause. The 2nd Alaska Hackathon took place on April 20-21 and was an absolute success!
05/13/13
New Survey Will Help Alaska Help You!
Broadband technology is a powerful tool.
Now, your answers to a short survey will help bring better government services to all Alaska residents!
05/09/13
Alaskans Aren’t Stuck at Home When They Use the Internet
Contributor: Dev Joshi, Research Analyst
Nearly 100 million Americans do not have access to home Internet service, preventing them from utilizing an array of activities and applications. According to a 2010 study, nearly one in ten Americans rely on locations other than their homes for access to the Internet.
05/01/13
New Program Aims to Expand Technology to Native Villages
Connect Alaska is joining with the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) in an effort bring new digital skills to rural Alaska!
04/19/13
Alaska Hackers and Non-profits Work Together to Help the Community!
Contributor: Irina Dudina
