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From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro highlights his administration’s plans to expand broadband access across the Commonwealth

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Affordable, reliable and affordable broadband is important to every community and every household in this Commonwealth, regardless of postcode. Harrisburg, PA In the past two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzerne counties to highlight his administration’s plans to expand broadband infrastructure across the Commonwealth, providing every community with access to affordable, reliable, … Read more

Government launches free iPhone program and Internet access for low-income families

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LEWES, Del., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The federal government is proud to announce the launch of an innovative initiative to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal access to technology for low-income families. In an effort to boost connectivity and empower underprivileged communities, the government introduced the Free iPhone Program, giving eligible households free … Read more

Santo Domingo Pueblo Acquires $12.7 Million for Internet Access Expansion – Rio Rancho Observer

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“We had no internet anywhere in the booking. So parents would have to walk their kids down to I-25 to park, and the kids would have to do their homework on their cell phones,” said Herman Sanchez, Santo Domingo Pueblo Tribal Administrator, of accessing online learning during the early stages of the COVID -19 pandemic. … Read more

Bridging the Digital Divide: Global Disparities in Internet Access

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The World Bank recently released statistics showing that access to internet services on fixed and mobile devices still varies greatly around the world. The most recent data from the World Bank has shown striking differences in internet availability around the world, highlighting the ongoing digital divide between distinct geographic areas. In terms of widespread connectivity … Read more

Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County

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Last week, Governor Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband across the Commonwealth to ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable high-speed Internet. accessible. Beaver Falls, PA Today, during a visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro,Executive Director of the Pennsylvania … Read more