08/26/13
Registration Now Open for 2013 Nevada Broadband Summit
Registration is now open for Nevada’s third annual Broadband Summit taking place November 18 in Reno!
The event, called Learning in the Digital Space, will bring national, state, county, and local leaders together to discuss broadband expansion and the critical role technology is now playing in education.
08/23/13
Commitments Announced for FCC’s Connect America Fund: Phase 1
On August 20, larger (“price cap”) local telephone companies began making commitments to the FCC to build out fixed broadband service to thousands of homes and businesses that do not have access to broadband service today. These commitments are part of the Phase I of the FCC’s Connect America Fund (CAF), which offers one-time, per-location payments to these providers to upgrade their networks. All told, more than 600,000 homes and businesses could see broadband network upgrades as a result of this program.
08/22/13
We're Celebrating Education Month At Connected Nation!
We're excited to announce the kick-off of Connected Nation’s Education Month.
We’re working with partners across the nation on efforts and initiatives to connect more classrooms and bring better technology to students and educators. Recently, we launched our Edified program. The initiative seeks to increase the deployment of the latest mobile technology, robust wireless connectivity, education apps, and twenty-first century teaching practice in America’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
Events // Eureka County Unveiling New Technology Action Plan
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
The Eureka County Broadband Committee and Connect Nevada invite you to celebrate the completion and presentation of the county’s Technology Action Plan.
< BackRecent News // News Release: White Pine County Welcomes Comprehensive Technology Plan
Monday, July 15, 2013
07/11/13
New Alerts Warn of Local Emergencies Directly to Your Cellphone
Contributor Kristina Silla
July is often a busy storm month in the desert. But, last week, you may have noticed a new feature on your smartphone that may make the desert storm season a little smoother.
Recent News // News Release: Connected Nation Pilots New Mobile Learning Model with AT&T, Edmodo, Kno, and Samsung
Monday, June 24, 2013
06/19/13
AT&T expands 4G LTE coverage in Reno
Contributor: Kristina Silla
AT&T Wireless has expanded 4G LTE coverage in Reno!
Coverage now includes parts along I-80 connection and Spanish Springs. LTE technology delivers mobile Internet up 4-10 times faster than 3G.
4G stands for Forth Generation of Cellular Communications. The obvious benefit of 4G is that you are able to do things faster and are able to consume more media.
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.
Recent News // News Release: Connect Nevada Releases New Broadband Availability Figures
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
