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The Divide: Why Digital Inclusion Needs a New Funding Model
Listen to the Podcast At a Glance Why funding for digital inclusion is needed and thoughts on the Digital Equity Act’s life, death & semi-resurrection (03:45) Discussion of the Alt Funding Field Guide and how the model differs from existing methods of funding digital adoption (14:00) How the co-investment model applies to telecommunications and…
Read MoreLibraries lament ‘cascading effects’ of E-Rate’s potential demise
Mark Colwell, Mission Telecom’s Executive Director, joins the Broadband Pulse podcast to discuss reaching 20,000 families with affordable broadband, how Mission Telecom is responding to FCC E-Rate cuts, and what’s ahead with Project: Volume Up and the RESPOND Kit.
Mark Colwell, Mission Telecom’s Executive Director, joins the Broadband Pulse podcast to discuss reaching 20,000 families with affordable broadband, how Mission Telecom is responding to FCC E-Rate cuts, and what’s ahead with Project: Volume Up and the RESPOND Kit.
Read MoreMore Hotspots. Lower Costs. Project: Volume Up helps libraries launch and grow hotspot lending programs with affordable 5G connectivity, donated devices for qualifying programs, and dedicated support.
New data from the NC Farmworker Health Program highlights the broadband gaps facing agricultural workers across North Carolina.
A new factsheet from the NC Farmworker Health Program finds that 1 in 4 agricultural workers in North Carolina lacks consistent internet access, with housing locations 4.5 times more likely to have no broadband options available compared to the statewide average. The resource outlines key barriers, program efforts, and gaps in digital inclusion planning. Available…
Read MoreMission Telecom Executive Director Mark Colwell joins the Broadband Action podcast to discuss how nonprofits and community anchor institutions can work together to close the digital divide
Nonprofit Internet Provider, Mission Telecom, Shows Up for Schools, Libraries, and Nonprofits
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE From solving federal funding challenges to supporting frontline communities, Mission Telecom deepened its impact nationwide. Englewood, CO – Mission Telecom, a nonprofit wireless broadband provider and grantmaking foundation dedicated to bridging the digital divide, today released milestones, including expanding access to affordable connectivity and advocating for creating solutions for schools, libraries, and…
Read MoreMission Telecom Expands Device Lineup with $165 5G Hotspot Designed for Maximum Reliability & Field Flexibility
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Mission Telecom Expands Device Lineup with $165 5G Hotspot Designed for Maximum Reliability & Field Flexibility The Franklin JEXtream RG3100 Delivers Flexible, Field-Ready 5G for Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries Englewood, CO — Mission Telecom, a nonprofit telecommunications provider dedicated to bridging the digital divide, today launched the Franklin JEXtream RG3100 mobile hotspot,…
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