Resources

May 1, 2026 - In Tucson, repaired tech and renewed purpose give people a second chance to move forward

Connecting AZ-1 is a podcast documenting the people, programs, and partnerships building a more connected Arizona. Each episode, the AZ-1 student storytelling team sits down with the voices shaping digital inclusion, community trust, and real human impact, the stories behind the data, and the people the reports don't capture. New episodes dropping regularly. Subscribe so you never miss one.

In this episode, we sit down with Darrina from New Freedom, a re-entry program built on something most systems skip: peer support. Darrina works directly with justice-impacted individuals, and she's here to talk about what trust actually looks like when it's built from shared experience, what success looks like that never makes it into a report, and where systems, despite good intentions, sometimes get in their own way.

March 31, 2026 - Mapping momentum of FCC Broadband Data | December 2024 - June 2025

March 30, 2026 - A reflection of the necessity of art as it is imbued everywhere, especially in technology.

March 6, 2026 - Reflecting on the conference in Chicago

The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a $3 billion program available to Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), Tribal organizations, and Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs).

Explore maps from the University of Arizona related to Rural Health Safety Nets and Tribal Health Facilities, 

Case studies highlighting outcome-based impacts of E-Rate and Rural Health Care funding in communities from Schools Health and Library Broadband Coalition (SHLB)

January 12, 2026 - Learn about how Cindy Hogan is Championing Digital Inclusion in Arizona

December 10, 2025 - A celebration of the people working to make Arizona knowledgeable, connected, and accessible.

November 21, 2025 - How Broadband Access Shapes Employment Opportunities

This map is designed to identify unserved and underserved areas, providing a clear view of broadband infrastructure needs across Arizona. This map supports state, local, and federal initiatives by visually representing connectivity gaps and progress. 

Select the activities and how many devices you use. The gray bar below will show the bandwidth (Mbps) needed and type of service required (DSL, Fiber, etc.)

October 17, 2025 - When education moves online but opportunity doesn’t reach everyone

Reliable and affordable internet access is essential for consumers and patients who need to access digital health resources. This fact sheet provides an overview to help consumers understand broadband internet and its role in digital health

October 6, 2025 -  Digital Inclusion Week , October 6 through 10 this year, is an annual nationwide event hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance dedicated to raising awareness about digital equity and the vital importance of inclusion in our increasingly digital world.

October 2, 2025 - How E-Rate Keeps the Arizona Community Connected

October 2, 2025 - In Arizona’s remote areas and tribal communities, public libraries are doing so much more than just shelving books.

October 2, 2025 - Mala's Lifelong Journey

Sep 15, 2025 - In multifamily housing, digital access has become as essential as running water and electricity. Yet for many residents in affordable and senior housing, home internet remains out of reach.