internet access
Three cheers for the digital divide?
Earlier this week, Minnesota’s own Thomas Friedman wrote an editorial that caught the attention of a lot of folks working towards better broadband.MORE »
MN strives for ubiquitous broadband in 2015; we’re 85% today
This week Connect Minnesota published their latest report from a summer of surveying Minnesotans about broadband adoption. It also estimates availability and speed.MORE »
Broadband access: It often comes down to adoption and cost
Today I attended the Blandin Broadband Strategy Board meeting. Mostly it’s a business meeting so I really don’t take notes but there was an issue that came up that I just had to share.MORE »
Impact of telecommunication policy on the color of the digital divide
Thanks to Bernadine Joselyn for passing on an interesting article in ColorLines that takes a hindsight look at telecommunications policy in light of the demographics of the digital divide.MORE »
Access makes the difference
Her apprenticeship may have ended, but the skills Anisha Sapho gained as an apprentice with the Broadband Access Project have opened a whole new world of possibilities.MORE »
28% of Minnesotans lack broadband at home
Last week Connect Minnesota released the latest report from their summer survey of residents.MORE »
Universal Service Fund mini update
This month, the FCC is expected to make some decisions on the USF/ICC (Universal Service Funds/Intercarrier Compensation.MORE »
60 percent of small businesses don't have a web site
Google was in town last weekend to offer free classes and advice to Minnesota businesses. I actually attended part of the session. And I must admit that the statistic “60 Percent of Businesses Don’t Have a Web Site” caught my attention – as it apparently caught Minnesota Public Radio.MORE »
Who isn’t online?
Over the summer, Connected Nation spoke with more than 12,000 residents across ten states (including Minnesota) to inquire about their adoption and use of broadband service.MORE »
Public private partners in action in Minnesota
We are pleased to share examples of some emerging public-private partnerships that are making it easier for folks to adopt broadband in many of the MIRC communities (Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities).MORE »
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