10/17/13
Puerto Rico to Host the Code for America Program
Puerto Rico has been chosen to host Code for America, a program that brings web professionals together with political leaders to promote openness, participation, and efficiency in local governments.
Puerto Rico’s selection to host the non-profit program is a direct result of the Tech Summit Puerto Rico held in June, which featured Code for America representatives as speakers.
Below is an excerpt from a News is My Business article of this development:
10/16/13
Free Digital Literacy Workshop in Puerto Rico
The Internet Society / Puerto Rico Chapter is sponsoring a Digital Literacy Workshop.
The event will take place at UPR Rio Piedras on Saturday, October 19, from 8 AM to 3 PM. The workshop is free of charge and lunch is included.
To register click here.
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.
09/12/13
Puerto Rico Awarded $1.4 Million for FirstNet
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) this week awarded $1.4 to Puerto Rico for the island’s First Responder Network Authority.
Known as FirstNet, the matching grant program administered by the NTIA is designed to assist regional, state, local, and tribal government entities as they plan for a nationwide public safety broadband network.
Below is an excerpt for a News Is My Business article on the award:
Events // PR Online Conference
Saturday, September 14, 2013
On September 14 there will be an online event with the theme: Broadband Associated Technologies. Significant social media interaction is anticipated on Twitter (hashtag # PRBroadband) and Facebook (Group # PRBroadband).
Agenda:
9:00 - 9:45 - What is Broadband and Infrastructure? - Eduardo Diaz
9:45 - 10:45 - Forum: Broadband as an enabler of the economy and education - Maribel Pico, Norberto Cruz, Eduardo Diaz, Felix Santiago
10:45 - 11:45 Cell Technology Innovations from the tablet - Wilton Vargas (Tecnetico:com)
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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.
08/26/13
Technology Having Impact on Education
We’re celebrating Education Month at Connected Nation. We’re working with partners across the nation on efforts and initiatives to connect more classrooms and bring better technology to students and educators. This month we will bring you a series of articles that feature news and information on the integration of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.
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.
