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I coined the term ‘digital divide’ 25 years ago. Biden is providing the funding to bridge it–but one rule could squander this opportunity
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I coined the term ‘digital divide’ 25 years ago. Biden is providing the funding to bridge it–but one rule could squander this opportunity
By Larry IrvingSeptember 6, 2023
Gen Z is at the top of bosses’ firing list because they think they’re the most difficult generation to work with
Success
Gen Z is at the top of bosses’ firing list because they think they’re the most difficult generation to work with
By Chloe BergerApril 25, 2023
America is failing to prepare Gen Z to enter the workforce due to a ‘glaring’ gap in tech skills
Success
America is failing to prepare Gen Z to enter the workforce due to a ‘glaring’ gap in tech skills
By Chloe BergerFebruary 2, 2023
Women’s rate of internet use was growing—until COVID hit. Now, a top telecom has ideas for how to close the remaining gender gap
Europe
Women’s rate of internet use was growing—until COVID hit. Now, a top telecom has ideas for how to close the remaining gender gap
By Bernhard WarnerJune 21, 2022
Why bridging the digital divide requires both industry and government
Conferences
Why bridging the digital divide requires both industry and government
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 12, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Drive
India’s reliance on a vaccine app is hindering its push for herd immunity
By Biman MukherjiJuly 14, 2021
This map shows the dire state of America’s broadband Internet service
Tech
This map shows the dire state of America’s broadband Internet service
By Chris MorrisJune 17, 2021
COVID aid is coming to help people pay for Internet service. Here’s who qualifies.
Tech
COVID aid is coming to help people pay for Internet service. Here’s who qualifies.
By Aaron PressmanFebruary 17, 2021
Land O’ Lakes CEO calls for big federal spending on rural broadband
Conferences
Land O’ Lakes CEO calls for big federal spending on rural broadband
By David Z. MorrisOctober 26, 2020
Coronavirus school closings are ‘exposing hard truths about the digital divide,’ FCC commissioner says
Tech
Coronavirus school closings are ‘exposing hard truths about the digital divide,’ FCC commissioner says
By Jeff John RobertsMarch 10, 2020
verizon ceo hans vestberg announces school proghram
Tech
How Verizon’s CEO Plans to Double Aid to Underprivileged Schools
By Aaron PressmanSeptember 30, 2019
robot in modern factory
AI
A.I. Could Widen Economic Disparity Between Urban and Rural Areas, Brookings Report Warns
By Kevin KelleherFebruary 14, 2019
Fibre optic broadband
Tech
Could Threats to Net Neutrality Spark Interest in Local Broadband?
By David Z. MorrisDecember 28, 2017
A fourth degree schoolboy works
Tech
15 Years Later, Maine’s ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Initiative Hasn’t Helped Test Scores
By David Z. MorrisAugust 20, 2017
Photo illustration of computer network cables. 14 November 2004. AFR GENERIC Pi
Tech
New FCC Chairman Scales Back Broadband Subsidies for the Poor
By David Z. MorrisFebruary 4, 2017
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