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On Tuesday, digital equity champions rallied in D.C. to urge Congress to #SavetheACP. Speakers emphasized the importance of community members making their voices heard by sharing their ACP impact stories with congressional leaders. Read a recap at: bit.ly/4a0CUAg

Last week NTIA and U.S. Commerce Dept. visited Arizona and Navajo Nation for several #InvestingInAmerica and #InternetforAll events🧵:

JUST RELEASED | In a new Health Policy Brief on Digital Inclusion & Health Equity, Amy Sheon and @elainkhoong write about how tech access, like stable high-speed internet and devices, drives structural disparities & access to health care. Read the Brief: bit.ly/4dyV1Au

"ACP in fact helped increase broadband adoption above and beyond what one would expect had the program not been launched in early 2022" New research from Hernan Galperin and François Bar, USC Annenberg School for Communication arnicusc.org/evaluating-the…

A tribal-owned ISP, about affordable internet access: "One of the most incredible things has been an increase in our ability to build programs and to engage community members in language and cultural preservation." buff.ly/3Qt4TBH #extendACP #DontDisconnectUS

The brilliant ⁦Sydney L Forde⁩ re-instating the practice and importance of immanent critique to communication studies. Crucial lessons for us in critical political economy of communication. #ica24

Brittany-Rae G. from Next Century Cities shared an overview of her recent report, “Brick by Brick," where she examines how HBCUs used funding from NTIA to strengthen and advance their respective campuses and communities. Learn more: nextcenturycities.org/wp-content/upl…

We were proud to support Heartland Forward and its newest launch: the Connecting the Heartland Jobs Board. This resource will help streamline the process of upskilling residents in AR and LA & connect them to 12K+ career opportunities. axios.com/local/nw-arkan…

Register now for TPRC52! Early bird rates will be offered until August 15. This year's program will feature more than 80 research papers and posters, 6 panel discussions and 2 keynote speakers. Register now at docs.google.com/forms/d/1ALhew…

🎥 Episode 3 of #AccessAmerica is live! Jessica Dine and Jake Varn from The Pew Trusts explore BEAD's low-cost requirement and the future of the Affordable Connectivity Program. A must-watch for closing the #digitaldivide. ⤵️ youtu.be/G2UBq9r8a2s

HAPPENING TOMORROW: The Energy & Commerce Committee will hold an FCC oversight hearing. The Chairwoman and all four commissioners will be in attendance. #ConnectedNation will share details of the hearing live. It takes place at 10am. Learn more: bit.ly/3Wge2Qr

"It is time for each and every state to adopt DVC and have ASL-proficient representatives support their Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents." - NCC's Stacey Baxter in her latest piece for the NCC Newsletter. nextcenturycities.org/calling-all-st…

Universal Service Fund Reform remains a highly contested issue, but many don’t know about challenges to the program right now. NCC's Ryan Johnston takes a look at the ongoing USF lawsuits, their dispositions, and what that might mean for the reform debate.nextcenturycities.org/litigation-upd…

Watch our three-part webinar series on building a #PublicBroadband network. The first of the series focuses on why communities might consider building a publicly owned network, and the steps they would take to embark on this journey. Benton Institute for Broadband & Society youtube.com/live/Y7oLEwGkD…

ACP, so hot right now. Corian Zacher (they/them) has a paper broadband affordability/low-income access to broadband. One of the ideas I really like in this paper is enhancing census data collection so we can better evaluate program results. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

Shannon Haynes, Town Manager for Breckenridge, Colorado, and Bo Ford, Digital Equity Manager for New Mexico State Library, joined Corian Zacher (they/them) at Mountain Connect in Denver for a panel discussion about broadband affordability. #MountainConnect nextcenturycities.org/the-future-of-…

🇺🇸 This #VeteransDay, we honor those who served by advocating for equitable digital access. Veterans rely on connectivity for essential services like telehealth, job training, and accessing VA benefits. Let’s ensure they stay connected to the resources they deserve.

How do states plan to address the barriers Veterans face in accessing, adopting, and benefiting from internet access and other digital technologies? benton.org/blog/veterans-…

Whether it's an empathetic ear, finding relevant mental health support, or a new job opportunity, internet and digital skills help Veterans access the benefits they earned and keeps them connected to their community of brothers and sisters.

New year, new network? 🤔 We have all the tools you need to get your community network up and running. Start with our public broadband handbook, which has everything from planning steps, to implementation goals, to ways to finance. publicbroadbandhandbook.org