12/07/16
Library Offers Free Take-Home Internet
When applying for jobs, taking an online course, finishing homework, or even setting up an e-mail account, many of the approximately 90 million Americans who do not have adequate Internet access at home turn to their local libraries. New programs offering mobile Internet access are now allowing library patrons to take the Internet with them when the library closes its doors at night.
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Wednesday, December 07, 2016
11/23/16
Going Social on Small Business Saturday
Since 2010, local businesses have urged customers to “shop small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the event continues to grow, thanks in large part to an active annual social media campaign.
Recent News // Initiative strives to ensure high-speed internet access
Monday, November 14, 2016
11/08/16
Community Change Through Facebook
With more than 1.7 billion active users logging onto Facebook each month, it now represents the largest connected network in the world. Besides its massive global scale, Facebook also connects community groups including schools, universities, police departments, economic councils, and many others. To gauge the broadband infrastructure of Arenac County, Michigan, Connect Michigan (CM) asked key community members to share important messages on the site and share with their friends and neighbors.
10/27/16
FCC Using Form 477 Data to Close the Mobile Broadband Gap in Rural America
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced improved analysis of coverage data that will help the FCC realize its ambitious goal of universal broadband and advanced mobile coverage across the United States.
10/26/16
Cutting the Cable
Video on demand (VOD) and streaming services are changing the way that viewers watch TV. Users no longer have to wait until nine o’clock to watch their favorite shows, and many are skipping commercials. New movies don’t have to be rented from a store, ordered via cable TV or even seen in a theater. Affordable online subscription services are expanding TV options and, in some cases, replacing cable. 
Recent News // Press Release: Alcona County Releases Technology Action Plan to Advance Community Connectivity
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
10/13/16
Closing Dead Zones Without Radio Towers
With vast spreads of trees, the natural landscape of Ogemaw County, Michigan, is a large part of its appeal; however, that is also what makes it difficult to build radio towers, which transmit cellular signals and broadband over radio frequencies. Surrounding counties in northeast Michigan suffer the same dilemma, with a beautiful landscape that many seek to enjoy, but not while being cut off from the outside world.
Recent News // Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation studies local Internet access
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
