The pandemic has made it clear that without home broadband, American’s are shut out of economic security and opportunity. Click on the video below to watch Evan Marwell join CNN’s Boris Sanchez to talk about why better data is vital to President Biden’s infrastructure plan and the need for a permanent solution to addressing the affordability gap that is responsible for two-thirds of the digital divide.
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Bridging the Digital Divide in Massachusetts: The Neighborhood Wi-Fi Initiative
The success of Massachusetts’ Apartment Wi-Fi and Residential Retrofit programs highlights the impact of collaborative efforts to bridge the digital divide. The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) have partnered with Urban Edge, local governments, and housing providers to deliver reliable internet access to thousands of residents. These partnerships are a model for effective digital equity funding initiatives.
January 14, 2025
