09/24/13
E-rate Reform Offers Key Opportunity to Further Close Digital Divide
The FCC is in process of reforming the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund -- better known as "E-rate." Last week, the FCC received comments from over 700 members of the public – educators, librarians, state and local government, industry members, and non-profit companies – including Connected Nation – all that are working to bridge the digital divide for our nation’s students.
Connected Nation’s comments focus on three key points that the FCC should follow as it modernizes the E-rate program:
09/23/13
Maps of Proposed Connect America Fund, Phase I, Broadband Upgrades
Today, Connected Nation unveils a set of maps of the areas that broadband providers have proposed to receive subsidies to upgrade to broadband, as part of the FCC’s Connect America Fund Phase I.
09/10/13
NTIA Awards Nevada New Money for FirstNet Planning
Contributor: Kristina Silla
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded new grant money to eight states including Nevada!
Events // Esmeralda County Unveiling New Technology Action Plan
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Esmeralda County and Connect Nevada invite you to celebrate the completion and presentation of the county’s Technology Action Plan.
Esmeralda County has been working with Connect Nevada through the Connected Community Engagement Program to assess the local broadband landscape, identify gaps, and establish actionable goals and objectives to increase broadband access, adoption, and use for communities, families, organizations, and businesses throughout Esmeralda County
< BackRecent News // News Release: Lander County Announces Comprehensive Technology Action Plan
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
08/29/13
One Year Later, Dozens of Communities Connected
This month marks one year since Charlevoix County, MI became the first Connected certified community in the country. We’ve commemorated the event in style by celebrating the country’s ninth Connected community – Van Wert County, OH.
Recent News // News Release: Eureka County Announces Comprehensive Technology Action Plan
Thursday, August 29, 2013
08/29/13
Internet Offers Nevada Students Alternative Schooling Options
Contributor: Kristina Silla
Virtual learning is our focus this week as we mark education month across Nevada.
Virtual or online academies are an alternative to traditional public schooling. They give children access to a high quality public school in a home-based learning environment. Students are still given the state standardized K-12 curriculum, but are able to learn at their own pace.
Events // Lander County Unveiling New Technology Action Plan
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Lander, NV – The Lander County Broadband Committee and Connect Nevada invite you to celebrate the completion and presentation of the county’s Technology Action Plan.
The Lander County Broadband Committee has been working with Connect Nevada through the Connected Community Engagement Program to assess the local broadband landscape, identify gaps, and establish actionable goals and objectives to increase broadband access, adoption, and use for communities, families, organizations, and businesses throughout Lander County.
< BackRecent News // News Release: Registration Now Open for 2013 Nevada Broadband Summit
Monday, August 26, 2013
