A debate has been raging between cable and fiber players over whether symmetrical speeds are a must-have or merely a marketing campaign. But the question of whether consumers need symmetrical speeds is very different from asking whether they want such capabilities.
This free virtual event seeks to explore the digital divide, why it exists and what communities can do to bridge the connectivity gap. Although advancements have been made and federal funding announced, many people in rural and urban communities are still finding themselves at a disadvantage, such as not having access to a “quality” 25Mbps download/3Mbps upload speed.
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CONNECTIVITY, AFFORDABILITY & INCUMBENT SUPPLIERS – UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN AMERICA AND WHY IT EXISTS
The USForward group, consisting of Mattey Consulting—the Ad Hoc Telecom Users Committee, INCOMPAS, NTCA, Public Knowledge, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition, and the Voice on the Net Coalition—filed a letter on July 8, 2022, in response to AT&T’s letter claiming the USForward Report and i
Local and Tribal coordination and stakeholder engagement is critical to the success of the Internet For All programs. This webinar will provide an in-depth look into what successful local coordination and outreach activities look like to engage local governments, community groups, union and worker organizations, Tribal Governments, and underrepresented populations.
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