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Changing the Way We Build Broadband
The key to unlocking affordable internet access and local opportunity
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a vital Band-Aid, not a cure
Renewal of the broadband benefit is essential, but we must also confront the root of America’s broadband affordability crisis
Interview: “It’s frustrating to see the lack of effort from our lawmakers”: Black Bear Fiber on the fate of ACP
Founders Dave and Laura Gibbons discuss what the wind-down of the Affordable Connectivity Program would mean to their business and customers
Hey philanthropy: Don’t let BEAD break your heart
Federal funding to close the digital divide can only succeed if foundations step up
Don’t Let AI Become the Newest Digital Divide
AI will bring major breakthroughs in areas like education and medicine. However, lack of internet access could prevent many people from benefitting from these innovations.
Five reasons BEAD alone won’t deliver internet for all
And why impact finance and philanthropy must step in
Is data the new oil? Why South Texas should pay attention to this well-worn tech cliché
In the San Antonio Express News, Jordana Barton-Garcia argues that digitalization can power the economic future of South Texas
Why the Letter of Credit requirement could sink BEAD
Without ‘equity’ the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program will not deliver