07/24/14
Connecting Communities With LiveOps
Our teams across the nation are working with local providers and governments to bridge the digital divide in underserved areas -- particularly across rural America.
None of the progress we've made would be possible without great partners, like our friends at LiveOps!
07/09/14
Work Smarter: Be Intentional with Technology
We all do it. We’re sitting at our desks, dutifully marking things off our to-do lists, when we get the urge to check the latest stories in our social media feeds or peruse a favorite blog. These distractions can nudge anyone off the productivity-track, making it difficult to realign the workday and complete the tasks at hand.
06/19/14
Spring 2014 Hackathon another Great Success!
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) hosted its fourth Hackathon recently, and organizers say there was a fabulous turnout! Below, Alicia Busick, Hackathon Committee Planning Member, talks about the results of the May 2014 Hackathon.
06/11/14
Begich Speaks about His Work on Rural Broadband in D.C.
During a recent episode of The Broadband Beat with Shirley Bloomfield, hosted by NTCA, Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) talked about how important broadband is to rural parts of Alaska. Rural broadband connectivity is crucial for healthcare, education, commerce, and for social reasons, said Begich.
Events // Statewide Broadband Task Force Summit
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Statewide Broadband Task Force Summit
July 15, 2014
9 AM – 5 PM
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
Anchorage, AK
Learn more at http://www.connectak.org/broadband-summit
< BackRecent News // News Release: Connected Nation Releases New Training Platform to Boost Digital Learning
Thursday, May 08, 2014
04/10/14
Rural Alaska Community Successfully Rallies for Faster Internet
The community of Glacier View is both picturesque and secluded. Located about 100 miles from Alaska’s largest city, it’s one of a handful of small towns in the south-central region of the state where people can drive to see, what else, but a glacier.
03/19/14
Apply Now for Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend!
Alaskans, don’t miss out on your share!
March 31st is the last day to sign up for this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend. The online application makes the process quick and easy. Here’s the link to the PDF website. http://pfd.alaska.gov/
03/12/14
Connect Alaska's Work Highlighted on White House Blog
Last week, Anne Neville, the Director of the State Broadband Initiative for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, visited Alaska and spent time with Connect Alaska, learning about its work to expand broadband adoption, access, and use in the state.
Recent News // NTIA Brings Broadband Opportunities to Alaska
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
