Arizona State University
Seeking private and public sector providers to deliver Broadband Digital Infrastructure and Access to underserved communities (Arizona State University)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 17:37$34.6 million investment in ASU to help create reliable internet access and training for the region
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently voted unanimously to provide Arizona State University (ASU) and its collaborators $34.6 million through 2026 to advance broadband, community support, equipment, and training across Maricopa County, which includes the metro Phoenix area. The funding makes ASU home to the largest university-led digital equity initiative in the country. ASU Enterprise Technology, Sun Corridor Network and t
$100B investment in broadband: ASU’s chief information officer, Lev Gonick, weighs in (Arizona State University)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 04/23/2021 - 13:54Tribal Technology Assessment: The State of Internet Service on Tribal Lands
Federal data continues to show tribal lands are the least connected areas of the country. This survey found that residents on tribal lands are predominantly using smartphones to access the internet, while many are also accessing it through public Wi-Fi or at a friend/relative’s house. However, the data should not be interpreted or used to defend “mobile only” as the singular solution to providing internet service. In this study 50% of respondents stated that their internet use was limited because they did not have enough data in their cell phone plan.