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June 2022

Broadband for All: Harnessing ARPA for Effective Broadband Expansion

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) has the potential to address several of the primary issues historically associated with broadband access in America, including funding concentration among few internet service providers (ISPs), unreliable data regarding broadband coverage, and device ownership disparities on the basis of income and age. This project studied a set of outstanding broadband projects using ARPA funding to understand how localities are addressing the critical issues of accessibility, affordability, and adoption to infuse equity into their broadband expansion efforts.

Teacher Perceptions of One-to-One Laptop Implementation: Suggestions for the Role of School Librarians

The purpose of this study was to examine variables related to teachers’ perceptions of the impact of a one-to-one laptop program on learning. This study used a survey designed to determine the teachers’ self-reported level of technology adoption, demographic variables, professional development needs, and perception of the impact of one-to-one laptop availability on student academic performance. Findings indicate that most teachers identified themselves as Early Majority Adopters.

Accomplished rural broadband expert bolsters Penn State’s expertise on key topic

A respected communications researcher with expertise in areas such as communication policy and regulation, comparative media systems, and rural broadband — an especially important topic in Pennsylvania — has been selected to join the Donald P Bellisario College of Communications as the Pioneers Chair in the Department of Telecommunications. Christopher Ali, who has testified before Congress about federal broadband policies and authored two books, will join Penn State at the start of the 2022-23 academic year. He previously served as an associate professor at the University of Virginia.

Telecom players divided on Gigi Sohn's FCC prospects as August recess looms

Time is not on the side of Gigi Sohn, the White House's embattled pick for the open seat on the Federal Communications Commission. Tapped in October of 2021 to help carry out the Biden administration's broadband policy agenda, Sohn [Senior Fellow and Public Advocate at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society] has faced two Senate hearings that examined her social media activity and her recusals from key FCC business items.

Sponsor: 

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Date: 
Thu, 06/30/2022 - 14:30

This webinar will provide an in-depth look at how eligible entities can access the NTIA Grants Portal and apply for the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. This webinar will provide applicants with technical assistance and prepare them to write high-quality applications.

With $1 billion in funding, the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program provides funding for this vital part of our nation's high-speed network and will reduce the cost of bringing high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities.


Sponsor: 

Fierce

Date: 
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:00

As ISPs build out networks to unserved and underserved communities, they need to reconsider the effectiveness of their security infrastructure.  The threat landscape has grown.  Recently released research from A10 Networks reveals that DDoS Weapons exceed 15 million and that most regional ISPs experience frequent DDoS attacks.  Rural communities are especially vulnerable to DDoS and other cyberthreats. 

In this webinar we will discuss:


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