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Vol 2 | Issue 9| September 2017
Building a Skilled Workforce for Today and Tomorrow
One in four new jobs created in the next decade will be in technology and healthcare, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics These industries will not be alone in needing workers proficient in math…
NTIA, through the BroadbandUSA program, will hold a technical assistance workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on August 21, 2017, to share information and help communities build their broadband capacity and utilization. The workshop will present in-depth sessions on planning and funding broadband…
Vol 2 | Issue 8 | August 2017
Tourism: Broadband Access is as Important as the View
Whether deep in the woods, on a remote island, or strolling downtown streets, vacationers and owners all want access to broadband connectivity. Why is broadband important to tourists and part-time residents…
Vol 2 | Issue 7 | July 2017Creating “Smart Farms” with Broadband ConnectivityBroadband connectivity is transforming 21st-century farming, revolutionizing on-the-ground operations and allowing farmers to manage their businesses more effectively. Today’s farmers use Internet-enabled tools both in and…
The following is a cross-post from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $38.5 million to 33 research and development (R&D) projects aimed at advancing broadband…
Vol 2 | Issue 6 | June 2017
Broadband Business Models: Partnerships are Key
Building a broadband network for today and the future is a complex process. There is no one-size-fits all approach and a myriad of factors should be considered when developing your broadband plan, including with whom to…
Vol 2 | Issue 5 | May 2017
Smart Community Infrastructure Infrastructure Week is May 15-19, and marks a week of events emphasizing the importance of infrastructure to our nation's economy and communities. BroadbandUSA will be discussing broadband's critical role in our nation's…
Celebrate Digital Learning Day on February 23
Digital learning is not just about outfitting classrooms with laptops; it is about using technology to enhance all aspects of the educational experience. Digital learning helps equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to be…
Vol 2 | Issue 3 | March 2017
Federal Funding Essentials Funding for broadband projects, including planning, deployment and adoption, is available through a number of federal government agencies. Many communities require additional funding to achieve their broadband goals and demand often…
Vol 2 | Issue 4 | April 2017
Best Practices for Rural Broadband Adoption Broadband access and the skills to use it are necessary to fully engage in today's connected world. This is particularly true in rural communities, where access to telemedicine, distance learning and e-commerce keep…