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September 2024

Kentucky Prioritizes Neediest Areas En Route to Statewide Broadband

When the state of Kentucky made plans to award $300 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for broadband deployments, the priority was on getting high-speed service to the neediest areas first. “Our priority with the ARPA funding was reaching areas that had no service,” said Meghan Sandfoss, executive director of Kentucky’s Office of Broadband Development. The state awarded the $300 million in ARPA funding in two rounds.

UK government consulting telecommunication companies about how to accelerate the rollout of high-speed broadband to apartment buildings

The UK government has informally consulted telecommunications companies about how to accelerate the rollout of high-speed broadband in blocks of flats as groups race to provide full fibre across the country.

The Case for Ubiquitous Broadband for K-12 Students

Students need fast and reliable access to the internet at school, at home, and anywhere that learning may take place. While great strides have been made towards connecting K-12 students, particularly at schools, many students still lack a reliable connection off-campus. This leaves students and families unable to fully engage in learning and prepare for careers, and teachers and districts are struggling to use technology in an impactful and equitable manner. Two major factors influence impactful learning opportunities for K-12 students—internet and device access.

Analysis

The Case for Ubiquitous Broadband for K-12 Students

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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