Kansas City, Missouri (February 17, 2023) – Access, adoption, and use are three words that are often correlated with closing the Digital Divide. Ensuring that individuals and communities have access to the devices, connections, and knowledge that allow them to get online is the first and foremost step. Language can be a major barrier to imparting essential digital skills to …
Cottle County releases results of broadband survey, announces recommendations to secure internet access for community
Published on: February 14, 2023Cottle County, Texas (February, 14 2023) – Cottle County has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and subsequent Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet access and usage in the county. The broadband engagement is part of the Connected Community Engagement Program administered through Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) and funded by the Priddy Foundation. The program …
King County releases results of broadband survey – announces goals and recommendations to secure internet access for community
Published on:King County, Texas (February 14, 2023) – King County, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and subsequent Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet access and usage in the county. King County is composed of approximately 265 residents. Of survey respondents, only 41.9% of households report having access …
Broadband assessment to kick off in Young County, community invited to take survey beginning January 30
Published on: January 30, 2023Young County, Texas (January 30, 2022) – The Young County Broadband Committee, in collaboration with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), today announced the launch of a broadband assessment. The committee is asking residents, business owners, ranchers, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess the community’s internet needs and …
Broadband assessment coming to Archer County, residents invited to take survey beginning January 30
Published on:Archer County, Texas (January 30, 2022) – The Archer County Broadband Committee, in collaboration with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), today announced the launch of a broadband assessment beginning January 30. The committee is asking residents, business owners, ranchers, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess the community’s …
Baylor County to launch broadband engagement January 23, seeks input from community
Published on: January 23, 2023Baylor County, Texas (January 23, 2023) – The Baylor County Broadband Committee, in collaboration with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), is announcing the launch of a broadband engagement beginning January 23. The committee is asking residents, business owners, educational leaders, agriculture producers, first responders, community institutions, and health care officials to participate in a 10-minute survey designed to assess the …
Ellis County releases results of broadband survey – recommendations include securing internet access for entire county
Published on: January 18, 2023Ellis County, Texas (January 18, 2023) – Ellis County, in partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas), has released the results of a broadband assessment survey that demonstrate a community with higher-than-average internet speeds, adoption rates, device ownership, and digital literacy skills. The results were used to develop a Technology Action Plan for the county. Of the 67.3% of respondents …
This year in broadband
Published on: December 15, 2022Bowling Green, Kentucky (December 14, 2022) – 2022 proved to be a monumental year for closing the Digital Divide in the United States. Initiatives approved by U.S. Congress and signed by the Biden Administration late in 2021 established generous funding pools for state and local governments to invest in broadband infrastructure, devices, and digital literacy programs. Moreover, the Federal Communications …
Red River County releases results of broadband survey – puts plan in place to increase internet access and develop vibrant telehealth network
Published on: December 6, 2022Red River County, Texas (December 6, 2022) – Red River County has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and subsequent Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet access and usage in the county. The broadband engagement is part of the Connected Community Engagement Program administered through Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) and funded by Superior HealthPlan. The …
2022 Texas Broadband Hero Award goes to community leader with a long track record of public service
Published on: November 22, 2022Lubbock, Texas (November 22, 2022) – Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) is honored to present this year’s Texas Broadband Hero Award to Lonnie Hunt, Executive Director of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG). A political subdivision of the state of Texas, DETCOG is a voluntary association of cities, counties, schools, and other special districts in a 12-county region. …