With virtually unlimited bandwidth, fiber optic connectivity is the fastest, most reliable, and most innovative solution for bridging the digital divide. Other options, like fixed wireless access, may be faster to deploy but require more upkeep, have limited capabilities, and require substantial new investment in a relatively short period.
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded two grants as part of the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC) to Merced Community College and California State University, Sacramento. These grants, totaling about $5.6 million, will spur economic development, increase digital skills, and create Digital Navigator programs at the two institutions. Awardees of the program include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Minorit
As leaders seek to remedy the digital divide in their communities, projects that deploy new wireless network connections “to and through” anchor institutions are proliferating, demonstrating innovative, cost-effective approaches to connect the un-and underserved by using CBRS and WiFi spectrum. In this webinar, you’ll hear directly from anchor institution pioneers and their partners about their inspiring wireless projects.
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