AZ-1 Original: Connect Pima
August 1, 2025 - A Community Model for Broadband Equity in Arizona
August 1, 2025 - A Community Model for Broadband Equity in Arizona
July 23, 2025
'It became obvious to us that access to internet wasn’t a nice-to-have — it was a must-have'
June 24, 2025 - ASU Next Lab and SolarSPELL collaborate to bridge digital divide
July 10, 2025 - How Maryanna Milton and AZStRUT Are Bridging the Digital Divide in Arizona
This is a link to an archived version of this content: Arizona’s Digital Equity Program is an initiative to promote digital equity and inclusion to ensure that all people and communities have the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.
June 18, 2025 - How the E-Rate Program Fuels Library Access Across the State
June 11, 2025 - Sharing digital equity insights to ignite change and amplify our impact in the digital inclusion movement
April 14, 2025 - Exploring the Role of Social Determinants in Building a Healthier, More Equitable, and Sustainable Future for All
March 28, 2025 - The AZ-1 Storytelling team attends an event at Mesa Library, innovating through Augmented Reality
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Feb 27, 2025 - A story from Erin Lorandos about the important role that libraries play in digital literacy
February 28, 2025 - eX² Technology announced the agreement to deliver an approximate $43.2 million fiber optic middle mile network in Pima County (AZ). The open-access fiber optic network will enable high-speed, reliable internet access to support remote learning, telework, telehealth, and more while fostering digital equity and inclusion.
Feb 18, 2025, - FCC data updates from December 2023 to June 2024 show where internet speeds are rising...and where they are falling.
Feb 18, 2025 - How Sun Corridor Network Facilitates Sharing Knowledge Across Arizona
Use the NRTRC Find Telehealth to find Telehealth. It is provided by the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC). The NRTRC serves a seven-state region (AK, WA, OR, MT, ID, WY, UT) to advance the development, implementation and integration of Telehealth through sharing information, leveraging resources and creating a synergistic Telehealth community.
The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center is based out of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), and builds upon the organization’s talents in telehealth as established with the AFHCAN program and products.
CCHP works to advance state and national telehealth policies that promote better systems of care and improved health outcomes, as well as provide more equitable access to quality, affordable health care and services.
The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers Provides Trusted Consultation, Resources & News at No Cost to Help You Plan Your Experience.
As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the ATA is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people.
The Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) was created to advance the effective use of telemedicine services throughout the Southwest. Telemedicine has been shown empirically to improve access to quality medical care for many patients living in rural and medically underserved areas.
The Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (the Alliance) is the Primary Care Association (PCA) for Arizona. We exist to support and grow the healthcare safety net that includes health centers, Look-alikes, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), collectively referred to as Community Health Centers (CHCs), as well as organizations interested in becoming health centers.