How Washington state could use federal infrastructure money to close the digital divide Deploying broadband throughout Washington state has been at the top of local lawmakers’ minds for years. The state legislature enacted… Read More
Sen. Patty Murray, Microsoft’s Brad Smith endorse greater internet access through Digital Equity Act Calling a strong, affordable internet connection for every American a “must-have,” Sen. Patty Murray, was joined by Microsoft’s Brad Smith… Read More
What Biden’s infrastructure plan means for Washington state’s public broadband crusade A years-long campaign to turn internet service into a public utility in Washington state could get a big boost from… Read More
Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund awards $343k to 15 nonprofits helping to bridge digital divide The City of Seattle has announced the recipients of the 2021 Technology Matching Fund, which provides aid to community-led projects… Read More
As schools limp through COVID, the Technology Alliance urges preparations for next calamity It’s widely understood that COVID-19 has been largely disastrous for schools, but the numbers behind that assertion are still pretty… Read More
Washington state’s broadband guru on an internet moonshot and being a metaphorical prom king When a buddy of Russ Elliott‘s asked if he’d join him in starting a telecom company, he flat out said… Read More
Funding efforts aim to help get students online and bridge the digital divide amid pandemic Now a few weeks into remote back-to-school, some of Washington’s K-12 students and educators are finding that internet connectivity is… Read More
Microsoft and Seahawks help lead new initiative connecting Washington students to remote learning As the vast majority of Washington’s kids are returning to school this month via Zoom conferences and online assignments, a… Read More
Can 5G bridge the digital divide? Congress, experts divided on impact of next-generation wireless Roughly 163 million Americans are not using broadband internet, according to Microsoft estimates. It’s a pervasive problem that impacts education… Read More
