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New National Research Points to Opportunities and Action Steps to Shrink the Digital Divide

September 16, 2023

Dallas, Texas – Connected Nation (CN), with support from AT&T, has published new research examining national attitudes toward home broadband (high-speed internet) and the federal Affordable … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Broadband Internet, Digital Divide, Research Studies

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

The Digital Divide’s Ability to Divide

September 9, 2023

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Almost everything we do, these days, is connected to the internet. COVID-19 exacerbated our dependency or highlighted the need for broadband, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Digital Divide, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

High Speed Internet Access is Necessary

September 8, 2023

By LaKeshia N. Myers In our digital age, having internet access is merely square one. As the tech industry flourishes, so do the technological resources received by school districts and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, LaKeshia N. Myers

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $40 Billion to Connect Everyone in America to Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet

June 30, 2023

By Karen Stokes President Biden and Vice President Harris have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, allocating $40 billion to ensure widespread access to high-speed internet for communities across … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Karen Stokes

Senator Baldwin Delivers More than $1 Billion to Wisconsin to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet

June 30, 2023

Investment comes after Baldwin successfully “Badgered the FCC” to improve broadband map and ensure Wisconsin gets its fair share of resources WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26th, U.S. Senator Tammy … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Gina Raimondo, Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers

Affordable Internet Now Available for Millions of Americans

May 13, 2022

By Karen Stokes The Biden administration on Monday, May 9, announced a plan to expand affordable high-speed internet access for millions of Americans. “High speed internet is not a luxury … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Connectivity Program, Affordable Internet, Bharat Ramamurti, Broadband Internet, Karen Stokes

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Broadband Access is an Urban and Rural Problem

December 11, 2021

By Alex Lasry Reliable broadband access is a major problem across Wisconsin. While most public discussions of the need for broadband focuses on isolated, rural communities, the reality is … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alex Lasry, Broadband Internet

EducationSuperHighway Continues to Help Bridge the Digital Divide

November 6, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It’s easy to assume that everyone uses the internet, but that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, not everyone has access to the internet and while some households may … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, EducationSuperHighway, Evan Marwell

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Year of the Broadband Will Build Wisconsin’s Economy and Improve Access to Justice

February 27, 2021

By Marsha Mansfield, JD Director, LIFT Dane Carlos sits in a McDonald’s parking lot trying to access Zoom for his child support hearing at the local courthouse. Leila waits across town in the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Marsha Mansfield

Time Warner Cable starter internet gives eligible families in Milwaukee access to affordable broadband

October 13, 2012

Program offers internet service for just $9.95 a month for two years Time Warner Cable has announced the launch of a pilot program designed to offer affordable broadband service to low-income … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Broadband Internet, Connect2Compete, Dr Gregory Thornton, Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS, Phil Montgomery, Starter Internet, Time Warner Cable, Tom Barrett

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