Deploying broadband throughout Washington state has been at the top of local lawmakers’ minds for years. The state legislature enacted a bill in 2019, which recognized that access to reliable… Read More
Calling a strong, affordable internet connection for every American a “must-have,” Sen. Patty Murray, was joined by Microsoft’s Brad Smith and other digital access advocates to push for additional federal… Read More
A years-long campaign to turn internet service into a public utility in Washington state could get a big boost from President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure plan. The proposal Biden unveiled… Read More
The City of Seattle has announced the recipients of the 2021 Technology Matching Fund, which provides aid to community-led projects increasing access to technology and providing digital skills training for… Read More
It’s widely understood that COVID-19 has been largely disastrous for schools, but the numbers behind that assertion are still pretty shocking. There are about 1.1 million K-12 students in Washington… Read More
When a buddy of Russ Elliott‘s asked if he’d join him in starting a telecom company, he flat out said no. While his friend had been a great help building… Read More
Now a few weeks into remote back-to-school, some of Washington’s K-12 students and educators are finding that internet connectivity is a digital divide that they still can’t span as COVID-19… Read More
As the vast majority of Washington’s kids are returning to school this month via Zoom conferences and online assignments, a statewide effort called the Digital Equity Initiative is launching Wednesday… Read More
Roughly 163 million Americans are not using broadband internet, according to Microsoft estimates. It’s a pervasive problem that impacts education attainment, economic opportunity, and access to modern healthcare. Closing the… Read More