#Broadband prices in #Tribal areas are among some of the highest in the country, according to Open Tech Institute's #CostOfConnectivity report. Public Knowledge's Jenna Leventoff writes how Airwaves for Equity's plan for #spectrum auction revenue can help us #ConnectTribes: bit.ly/3QoXVe9

Today, Senator Ben Ray Luján & Rep. Doris Matsui introduced the Digital Equity Foundation Act, which would realize Open Tech Institute & Airwaves for Equity's goal of creating a foundation to promote #DigitalInclusion by providing grants, #DigitalLiteracy training & more. Our statement: newamerica.org/oti/press-rele…

The #DigitalEquity Foundation Act couldn't have reached Congress without the efforts of Airwaves for Equity & key #DigitalInclusion advocates (SHLB Coalition, NDIA, & more). Read the The Washington Post rundown from Cristiano Lima-Strong: wapo.st/3eMfyHD

The Digital Equity Foundation Act, introduced today by Senator Ben Ray Luján and Rep. Doris Matsui, would create a foundation providing grants, training, and research for #DigitalLiteracy. It's a huge win for #DigitalInclusion advocates nationwide! wapo.st/3eMfyHD

The Digital Equity Foundation Act is a no-brainer: laying the groundwork for a private, nonprofit foundation to promote #digitalinclusion #digitalliteracy efforts nationwide. Hat tip to Michael Calabrese and Airwaves for Equity for getting this project off the ground so quickly!

BIG❓: How can we get continuing federal funding for #digitalequity? Did you know there's a new bill in Congress? TY 👏Senator Ben Ray Luján Rep. Doris Matsui. Find out more about the Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022: buff.ly/3V5Q0G5 Airwaves for Equity #DIW2022

Not everyone is "tech savvy"—but we all deserve access to the resources needed to acquire #DigitalLiteracy. If we can get the #DigitalEquity Foundation Act signed into law, we'd all stand to benefit from a foundation promoting #DigitalInclusion nationwide: bit.ly/3Efn20f

#DigitalLiteracy is a MUST for navigating today's digital-first world. That's why Airwaves for Equity is urging Congress to establish a #DigitalEquity Foundation funded by a portion of #spectrum auction revenue to ensure we all benefit from #DigitalInclusion: bit.ly/3omXiX6

#Broadband access and #DigitalEquity go hand in hand: we need both to ensure that people across the U.S. have #internet connections and know how to use them. That's why you should check out the The FCC's new broadband maps and report any issues you see TODAY! bit.ly/3TN005p

"Building digital skills is a vital component of #DigitalEquity and one that has historically received little federal attention or funding ... relative to #broadband technology investments," said Public Library Association's Larra Clark and American Library Association consultant mfrisque: bit.ly/3iEXLob

The #DigitalEquity Foundation Act, reintroduced today by Senator Ben Ray Luján and Rep. Doris Matsui, would create a foundation providing grants, training & research for #DigitalLiteracy. It's a huge win for #DigitalInclusion advocates nationwide! bit.ly/3YdRjn1

Today, Senator Ben Ray Luján & Rep. Doris Matsui reintroduced the #DigitalEquity Foundation Act, which would realize Open Tech Institute & Airwaves for Equity's goal of creating a foundation to promote #DigitalInclusion by providing grants, #DigitalLiteracy training, & more. Learn more: bit.ly/3y2OkD7

The #DigitalEquityFoundationAct would provide ongoing and necessary support for rural families as technology shifts and changes and as the economy and services move online.

Federal stream for digital opportunity/digital equity is badly needed. Thanks Senator Ben Ray Luján & Rep Rep. Doris Matsui for leadership, and to Michael Calabrese. Congressional release includes endorsement/quote from ALA Prez Lessa Nani Pelayo-Lozada. Airwaves for Equity lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

The Airwaves for Equity Coalition commends Senator Ben Ray Luján & Rep. Doris Matsui for the #DigitalEquity Foundation Act reintro, which would create a foundation providing #DigitalLiteracy & #DigitalInclusion grants, training & research to help close the #DigitalDivide! bit.ly/3YdRjn1

Praise from Open Tech Institute’s Michael Calabrese for Senator Ben Ray Luján & Rep. Doris Matsui’s #DigitalEquity Foundation Act quoted by Breakfast Media: w/o “sustained investments in digital adoption & inclusion efforts,” federal #broadband efforts “won’t close the #DigitalDivide.” bit.ly/3SZy5QO