SHLB advocates for policies and programs that enable anchor institutions to obtain and promote open, secure, high-quality broadband services to support connectivity and opportunity for all.
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)
February 2, 2026 - Each year, Arizona becomes a little more connected — not only through broadband, but through a movement of people and opportunities. Three years into this work, the Maricopa County Broadband Initiative (MCBI) has shown what’s possible when partners with the right tools move in the same direction.
January 12, 2026 - Learn about how Cindy Hogan is Championing Digital Inclusion in Arizona
December 31, 2025 - A Year Collaborating with Student Storytellers
December 23, 2025 - How Florecer is helping Yuma’s youth turn their stories into pathways to college
December 17, 2025 - Inside SCN’s fiber strategy for sustainable middle mile infrastructure
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.
Human-I-T is a social enterprise that creates equitable access to opportunity by providing devices, internet access, digital skills training, and tech support for communities left on the wrong side of the digital divide, while at the same time, empowering businesses and organizations to do good by diverting technology from landfills to protect our planet.
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.)
Valley TeleCom Group delivers reliable high-speed internet, phone, and business connectivity solutions to communities across Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz Counties in southeast Arizona, as well as southwest New Mexico. Serving the region since 1962, Valley combines local expertise with dependable technology to keep homes and businesses connected.
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.
Arizona Career Pathways is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to assisting lower income students pursuing career training and certification through our innovative wraparound support model.
September 12, 2025 - What we learned at the 2025 Arizona Geographic Information Council (AGIC) Education and Training Symposium