AZ-1 Original: Future Stars Hands on STEM Fair
August 18, 2025 - Making learning accessible and fun, year after year
Explore the Story
FCC Data Analysis: Data Centers Drive Higher Broadband Speeds
July 14, 2025, - FCC data updates from June 2024 to December 2024 show how data center development drives higher internet speeds.
AZ-1 Original: Future Stars: A Safe Haven for Inner City Youth to Shine
August 14, 2025 - The importance of non-profit, community centered education
AZ-1 Original: Connect Pima
August 1, 2025 - A Community Model for Broadband Equity in Arizona
ASU-led effort helps thousands of Arizonans get online and build digital skills for free
July 23, 2025
'It became obvious to us that access to internet wasn’t a nice-to-have — it was a must-have'
Offline AI tool makes education accessible to areas without internet
June 24, 2025 - ASU Next Lab and SolarSPELL collaborate to bridge digital divide
AZ-1 Original: From Used Laptops to Solutions
July 10, 2025 - How Maryanna Milton and AZStRUT Are Bridging the Digital Divide in Arizona
(Archived) AZ Commerce Digital Equity Program
This is a link to an archived version of this content: Arizona’s Digital Equity Program is an initiative to promote digital equity and inclusion to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of a digital economy.
AZ-1 Original: More Than a Connection
June 18, 2025 - How the E-Rate Program Fuels Library Access Across the State
AZ-1 Original: Looking Back at Net Inclusion 2025
June 11, 2025 - Sharing digital equity insights to ignite change and amplify our impact in the digital inclusion movement
Force for Health® Network
Physician-lead, private social network integrated with Virtual Health Academy, Wellness Tools, Resources, Coaches and Support designed to promote, develop and celebrate more health promoting citizens of the world. Headquartered in Tucson, AZ and State College, PA.
AZ-1 Original: The Power of Social Determinants in Shaping Health Equity
April 14, 2025 - Exploring the Role of Social Determinants in Building a Healthier, More Equitable, and Sustainable Future for All
AZ-1 Original Stories
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Workforce Development
Digital Skills
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Aging Individuals
Covered Households
Individuals with a language barrier (non-English speakers)
Members of a Racial or Ethnic Minority Group
Rural Residents
Veterans
Individuals with a Disability
Incarcerated Individuals
AZ-1 Original: “You Had Me at AR”
March 28, 2025 - The AZ-1 Storytelling team attends an event at Mesa Library, innovating through Augmented Reality
Secretary Fontes Condemns Action Dismantling IMLS
April 1, 2025 - Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes expressed deep concern and disappointment following the abrupt placement of staff on administrative leave at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), leaving federal grants to local libraries in jeopardy.
Joining hands: How digital inclusion partnerships create connections that change lives
March 28, 2025 - The power of many exceeds the power of one. This is true in the nonprofit world as much as in friendships — and for the Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration (IDIA), it’s an increasing priority.
Hive initiative expands digital inclusion in Mesa
March 26, 2025 - The City of Mesa has launched a new Hive, an initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide for underserved families and children.
ASU Next Lab
Next Lab is part of Enterprise Technology at ASU, which provides scalable, sustainable support for the ASU community. Our work is firmly rooted in core values; we welcome students of all backgrounds and pride ourselves on being an interdisciplinary environment. Envisioning and building tech-driven futures with learners, educators, industry and global society.
Esri
Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. Esri supports geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern, enterprise-grade GIS technology. They are committed to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.
Connect All Arizona
Under the leadership of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the State Broadband Office is pleased to announce ConnectAllAZ – a statewide initiative to deploy historic investments into broadband connectivity, giving Arizona residents access to reliable, high-speed internet.
CERA Software, Inc.
CERA is a cloud-based public safety platform designed for emergency response, everyday scene management, and mutual aid coordination. It is specifically to be scalable for all size agencies, providing 24/7 real-time situational awareness, seamless officer coordination, and intuitive decision-making tools.
ACA Announces Nick Capozzi As New State Broadband Director
March 7, 2025 - The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced that Nick Capozzi will serve as Arizona’s new State Broadband Director. Capozzi replaces Sandip Bhowmick, who has served in the position since February 2022 and is departing for a role in the private sector.
Compudopt
Provides technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Compudopt programs serve to eliminate limited access to computers, facilitate growth in technical and digital literacy skills, help provide no or low cost high-speed internet options and support the future of youth and their communities.
WIN Learning
WIN Learning provides career readiness courseware and credentials to help individuals develop essential digital, employability, and academic skills. Their National Work Readiness Credentials validate mastery of these foundational skills through proctored assessments, making job seekers more attractive to potential employers.
NV5
NV5 is a leading provider of geospatial and technology solutions, specializing in GIS, broadband mapping, infrastructure planning, and more. NV5 delivers innovative data-driven strategies to support broadband expansion, digital equity, and sustainable infrastructure development.
Building a Digital Ecosystem in Gila River Through Connection and Trust
March 4, 2025 - “For me, being a Digital Navigator is an opportunity to give back to the community that shaped me,” shares Tyler Smith, Gila River’s Digital Navigator. “I want to help elevate our digital skills and uplift our voices in the pursuit of digital equity.”