December 19, 2024
This week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more than $313 million in broadband funding to providers in 18 states, financed via the fifth round of the USDA’s ReConnect Program. The newly announced funding is intended to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners in these states to reliable high-speed internet.
One man's journey with Parkinson's has been transformed, thanks to his community, high speed internet and Zoom.
The Arizona Broadband Map was created in partnership with Maricopa County, and made possible by ARPA funding, to provide insights into the current state of internet access and relevant socioeconomic factors and aid in identifying areas that could benefit from digital equity efforts.
The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) was established on January 22, 1959, to address the absence of utilities on the 27,000 square-mile Navajo Nation. Since then, NTUA has grown into a self-sustaining, not-for-profit, successful tribally-owned enterprise.
The Quilt is the national coalition of non-profit U.S. regional research and education networks representing 43 networks across the country. A collaboration of U.S. research and education networks committed to innovation and advancement of these purpose-built networks that empower our public service missions.
Sahuarita Food Bank & Community Resource Center is coordinating a broad range of services and resources for rural Arizona and underserved Pima County.
Dec 10, 2024
The promise of faster, more reliable internet for Apache County took a step forward on Nov. 26 with a ceremonial groundbreaking in St. Johns outside the Apache County Annex Building. The milestone marks the county’s broadband expansion project, which aims to connect nearly 3,200 homes and businesses in the area.
December 9, 2024
Roughly 175,000 Arizona homes still lack access to broadband internet, and many of them are in tribal and rural communities; the state Commerce Authority says it’s looking to change that.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Arizona's goal is to provide dependable and affordable high-speed internet services to every community and access to the necessary digital skills, so every resident can fully participate in a digital world. This is look at the team of elected officials who will be Arizona’s voice in Washington.
Oct 11, 2024 - From 5G connections, to Roblox game design, and even finding new ways to transcribe the physical world using technology, read about how ASU is helping transform the digital landscape.
Oct 2, 2024 - Baltu Technologies and Downtown Mesa Library are using VR and AR to prepare for an infrastructural evolution
September 19, 2024
The City of Flagstaff is partnering with Arizona-based internet service provider Wecom Fiber to deliver high-speed, broadband internet to homes and businesses across the city.
NTIA and the U.S. Census Bureau have embarked on an experimental project to produce single-year estimates of Internet adoption for small areas, addressing a key gap in available data to better serve the policymaking process.
Sep 13, 2024 - ASU Preparatory Academy and Girls Who Code have teamed up to prepare future leaders of STEM with valuable tools
We Care Tucson provides individuals with access to information technology, medical equipment, and supplies. Through the restoration of donated computers and reusable medical devices, including the responsible recycling of non-functional components, we strive to cultivate an equitable and sustainable community in Southern Arizona.
EveryoneOn Arizona is a statewide organization that supports the sign-up process for the Affordable Connectivity Program. They assist individuals and families in applying for affordable internet plans, ensuring that everyone has access to essential online resources and opportunities.
Arizona Western College has initiatives in place to promote digital equity and workforce training. They offer computer access to students and provide resources for digital skill development. Additionally, the college collaborates with local businesses and organizations to create workforce training programs aligned with industry needs.
The Arizona Telemedicine Program promotes telehealth services by facilitating access to healthcare providers, telemedicine networks, and training programs. They play a crucial role in advancing healthcare delivery through the use of technology and remote healthcare services.
The Arizona Technology Council focuses on promoting technology innovation and workforce development, supporting businesses and startups in the technology sector. ATC provides resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for technology-related initiatives.
GetSetUp is a virtual older adult learning platform that first focuses on the digital equity/inclusion, then after users understand their device we offer classes in physical health, mental health, workforce development as well as cybersecurity.
ADIN is a growing coalition of organizations and individuals from across Arizona working to advance affordable household and free public internet access, device ownership, digital skills training, online safety and technology support.
Mil Geospatial LLC, is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consulting firm, recognized as a small business and a minority owned enterprise located in Phoenix metro area.
Connected Journeys: Stories of Broadband and Digital Equity
This page contains a StoryMap with analysis of changes from June 2023 dataset to December 2023 dataset.
Mapping Broadband Health in America is a novel, interactive mapping platform created by the Connect2HealthFCC Task Force.