Upcoming event

Over the course of the last year, we've seen dramatic shifts in Maine's broadband landscape -- and with these exciting times comes the need for thoughtful conversation and useful guidance. Through a half-day virtual session (Thursday) and full day in-person conference (Friday), we aim to create a space where broadband professionals, municipal officials, and community members can come together to discuss their experiences, exchange ideas, and build support networks.

For the first time, Ranking Digital Rights is publishing a stand-alone report on global telecom providers to shine a light on the role that these infrastructure providers play in both expanding and restricting human rights. While telco issues have failed to grab the same headlines as Big Tech lately, the companies that provide mobile and fixed-line internet access also have a responsibility to respect human rights, and all too often fall short of expectations.

Information about the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program and help applicants with preparing a complete application. This webinar will include:

Information about the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program and help applicants with preparing a complete application. This webinar will include:

To meet the workforce needs of the BEAD program, eligible entities and their subgrantees should make appropriate investments to develop a skilled, diverse workforce for the jobs that the subgrantees need to fill. This webinar will provide industry stakeholders interested in BEAD subgrants and subcontracts an opportunity to learn more and ask questions about their role in fostering equitable workforce development and job quality objectives.

The Senate Commerce Committee will convene an Executive Session to consider Biden Administration nominations to serve on several boards, as well as Coast Guard promotions.

The Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) is hosting a series of Office Hours to answer questions about aspects of the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program (ACP Outreach Grant Program) such as the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), application package, and application submission process.

Digital skills and wealth go hand in hand. Without affordable internet and devices, and the skills to get online, people cannot access financial resources, set up accounts and bank online. People of color living in under-resourced communities are most impacted by the lack of digital and financial inclusion resources available to them. Digital inclusion practitioners, financial companies and community leaders are looking for new approaches that foster economic stability and wealth creation.