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TECH WEEK:Why Better Mapping is Critical to Getting Broadband Access to More People
By Jessica Denson
Connected Nation Testifies on Capitol Hill For nearly two decades, Connected Nation has worked to bring internet access to families and businesses in both rural and urban settings, and, as a result, was recently asked to testify before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. That's because the focus of the hearing was on "Defining and Mapping Broadband Coverage in America." "We've got to have accurate maps," Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) said during the June 21 hearing. "I have professors outside of Virginia Tech who don't have service at all. I have huge sections geographically that the FCC thinks it's serving but that...
Connected Nation at Work
By Connected Nation
A Connectedsm community designation shows that a community is equipped with broadband capabilities that meet FCC standards. This can help to attract young professionals, encourage new businesses and upstarts, improve real estate prospects, and give community members access to important online resources. The process to become a Connected community relies on community participation and a forward-thinking attitude, and it begins with community members that want to make a difference. Starting OutGetting started and seeing if the Connected Community Engagement program is right for your community is as simple as reaching out to Connected Nation...
$30M Grant Funds Available for Broadband Apps and Innovations
By Amanda Murphy
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research Division (PSCR) recently announced a $30 million grant opportunity toward innovative digital tools for first responders and FirstNet's national public safety communications network. "The idea behind this is that we want to help public safety [professionals] envision what the future looks like for them. Not two years or three years from now — but what does 10 years or 15 years look like for you?" said PSCR Director Dereck Orr in an interview with FirstNet. "We want to pull that future vision forward in the timeline by thoughtfully...
Going Social on Small Business Saturday
By Eric Frederick
Since 2010, local businesses have urged customers to "shop small" on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the event continues to grow, thanks in large part to an active annual social media campaign. American Express launched Small Business Saturday in 2010 with a viral multi-media campaign highlighting rare finds at small stores. In 2011, the U.S. government officially supported Small Business Saturday and it is now the largest shopping holiday in support of small business. Every year the movement grows and an increasing number of businesses utilize the buzz online to reach out to new and existing customers. On Small Business Saturday, during...
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