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Read unique perspectives on communications policy debates written by Benton and guest contributors.

Analysis

The Benton Institute ACP Performance Tool

John Horrigan, Brian Whitacre, Hernan Galperin

May 2, 2023

New tool helps evaluate ACP enrollment

Op-ed

How to Ensure Community Perspectives are Represented in Digital Equity Program Evaluations

Colin Rhinesmith, Sangha Kang-Le, Malana Krongelb

November 28, 2023
Op-ed

The Seven Broadband Gaps

Blair Levin

November 14, 2023
Op-ed

Lessons From State Broadband Grants Before The Pandemic

Natassia Bravo, Mildred Warner

November 9, 2023
Op-ed

The ACP High-Cost Benefit Isn’t Going to Break the ACP Bank

Carol Mattey

November 7, 2023
Op-ed

The Best of Times or the Worst of Times: Which Will It Be?

Michael Copps

November 6, 2023
Op-ed

Digital Equity and Justice in Maryland: Challenges and Opportunities

Colin Rhinesmith

November 2, 2023
Analysis

Gain and Sustain: The Affordable Connectivity Program is Getting More People Online

John Horrigan

November 1, 2023
Op-ed

Broadband Workforce Survey Shows Challenges Providers Expect During BEAD Rollout

Brian Whitacre

October 31, 2023
Op-ed

The Multiplier: Connecting to Community to Connect to Networks

Pierrette Renée Dagg

October 5, 2023
Op-ed

Google Fiber's Open Letter to State Broadband Leaders on Planning for BEAD and Future Deployment Efforts

Ariane Schaffer

October 4, 2023
Op-ed

Put Out the Red Light (Report)

Jade Piros de Carvalho

October 2, 2023
Op-ed

It’s Time to Kick the Tires on Those Enforceable Broadband Deployment Commitments

Carol Mattey

September 28, 2023
Op-ed

How Surveys, Speed Tests, and Spatial Analysis Help Us Understand the Digital Divide

Amy Stuyvesant

September 26, 2023
Op-ed

Lessons Learned from RDOF: Some Advice for the States as They Embark on BEAD

Carol Mattey

August 9, 2023
Op-ed

A Passion for Community Drives Broadband Forward in Holland, Michigan

Pierrette Renée Dagg

August 7, 2023
Op-ed

Community Technology and Digital Equity

July 31, 2023
Op-ed

Benton Institute Updates Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Performance Tool

John Horrigan, Brian Whitacre, Hernan Galperin

July 18, 2023
Op-ed

What Is It That We Want?

Michael Copps

July 10, 2023
Analysis

The Affordable Connectivity Program and Rural America

John Horrigan

June 27, 2023
Op-ed

The Affordable Connectivity Program Needs More Funding to Continue Closing the Digital Divide

Melanie Campbell, Joycelyn Tate

June 23, 2023
Op-ed

What Would Digital Inclusion and Equity for the Deaf Look Like?

Thomas “Tommy” Horejes

June 20, 2023
Op-ed

Bringing Digital Equity to Appalachia

Dr. Danielle King

June 12, 2023
Op-ed

Building Broadband Momentum in Berrien County

Pierrette Renee Dagg

June 6, 2023
Op-ed

What Digital Equity Means for Rural Alaska

Brittany Woods-Orrison

June 5, 2023

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