The COVID-19 pandemic has made it abundantly clear, access to high-speed internet is a make-or-break proposition for counties.
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Pandemic changes dynamic around broadband
The scope of high-speed internet disparity came into focus this spring when the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers and students alike home and online, digitally elbowing each other for bandwidth.[name]County News ArticleThe scope of high-speed internet disparity came into focus this spring when the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers and students alike home and online, digitally elbowing each other for bandwidth. -
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NACo launches national broadband task force
NACo President Gary Moore announces NACo's Broadband Task Force during the NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit.[name]County News Article -
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Changes to public safety spectrum comes at major cost for counties
Reallocation of the T-Band will challenge counties' public safety communications systems and budgets.[name]County News ArticleReallocation of the T-Band will challenge counties' public safety communications systems and budgets. -
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Digital inclusion partnerships connect the unconnected
Cuyahoga County, Ohio is using the power of partnerships to provide internet access to the unconnected.[name]County News ArticleCuyahoga County, Ohio is using the power of partnerships to provide internet access to the unconnected. -
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‘Middle mile’ funding prospects vary for rural counties
USDA grants to internet service providers add miles to broadband connectivity.[name]County News ArticleUSDA grants to internet service providers add miles to broadband connectivity. -
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Counties take lead to bridge digital divide, expand access to internet
In March 2019 — almost a year before the COVID-19 pandemic forced most Americans to rely entirely on a broadband connection — NACo launched the “TestIT” mobile app aimed at shedding light on our nation’s digital divide.[name]County News ArticleIn March 2019 — almost a year before the COVID-19 pandemic forced most Americans to rely entirely on a broadband connection — NACo launched the “TestIT” mobile app aimed at shedding light on our nation’s digital divide.
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2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: The Natural and Built Environment
The NACo Annual Conference & Exposition is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. -
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NTIA to begin accepting applications for the Middle Mile Grant Program
Beginning on June 21, counties can begin to submit applications for the National Telecommunication and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. -
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FCC announces third application window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund
On March 23, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it is opening a third application filing window to award at least $1 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) support.
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Counties Welcome White House Efforts on Boosting Affordable Connectivity, Launching of GetInternet.gov
NACo today welcomed the White House’s efforts to secure high-speed internet for millions of Americans through enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the launch of GetInternet.gov -
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Outreach Toolkit for Counties: the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program
Through the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, counties have a central role in providing all residents with an equal chance to connect to high-speed internet in their homes. -
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The Latest Funding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment and Infrastructure
With the passage of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, there are various funding opportunities that will lead to much-needed broadband deployment across all unserved and underserved communities. Hear from the Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture on the latest funding opportunities for broadband deployment and infras
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Understanding the True State of Connectivity in America
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