02/29/16
Local Churches Receive Free Internet
Broadband adoption rates in rural Michigan households have caught up to the national average, rising from 50% in 2010, up to 71% in 2013. Connect Michigan, local and state governments, economic development groups, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are all cooperating to get more of these unserved or underserved areas on the broadband map.
02/15/16
The Two-Way Super Highway: Upload and Download Speeds
Whether you're watching a movie, sending an e-mail, posting a tweet, or reading an e-book, you're interacting online using a two-way connection. What you put out and what comes to you, and the speed with which it is sent and delivered, is determined by the speed of your Internet connection. Traditionally, as the web has commonly been used as a one-way medium for viewing, reading, and watching, download speeds have been at the forefront of attention.
02/02/16
Building Rural Broadband From the Ground Up
When John Reigle found out he couldn't get the telephone service he was promised to his new home and home-based business in rural Northeast Michigan, he decided to take a bold step. He started his own telecommunications company.
01/19/16
Businesses Looking at Fiber Internet in Clare, MI
From teleconferencing to website management, email, online research, downloading or uploading videos, social media management, and much more, Internet access and use is an essential consideration for most businesses.
01/05/16
The Future of Mobile Michigan
Mobile and wireless technology is quickly shaping the future of broadband applications, whether it's a pioneering innovation like a self-driving car, or something as simple as synchronizing your alarm clock and your coffee maker. Seeing the need and growing demand for mobile applications, Michigan is taking part in this cutting-edge field and becoming a leader in mobile technology.
Recent News // Unplugged corners of Muskegon County studied in Internet access survey
Tuesday, January 05, 2016
12/29/15
Michigan's First Fiber Community
Cities such as Chattanooga, Atlanta, and now Detroit, Michigan are becoming known as Gigabyte Cities, or Fiber Cities, thanks to their state-of-the-art fiber Internet connections.
12/22/15
New Gadgets Light up the Holidays
Wearable technology is quickly growing in popularity and diversity, and more devices are using mobile and wireless technology to offer more reactive functionality. With more connected technology, this year's gift-giving puts more emphasis on reliable broadband connections, making the difference between a smart device that is tuned in to your needs or an expensive paperweight that collects dust.
Wearables
12/15/15
Online School at Libraries Through Lynda.com
Lynda.com is among the most recognized sites for online learning, serving over 4 million users. Over 4,000 courses and 150,000 video tutorials available on Lynda.com are used to bolster job skills, build up businesses, and start or advance hobbies. Courses include a range of topics, including essential job skills like coding, software development, and web design, as well as popular hobbies like photography and music production.
