Access to digital technology is no longer a mere luxury but a critical human right in the modern era. However, 2.7 billion people around the world are offline. In this... read more →
Myth: The digital divide will solve itself over time. The digital divide is the gap between those who have the access and skills to use technology and those who do... read more →
Pandemic lockdowns drove large numbers of older adults to use digital technologies. For some, however, devices like computers and smartphones can present challenges. “A lot of these systems are... read more →
Nowadays, we need the internet for just about everything. We use it to schedule doctor’s appointments, access healthcare test results, search for jobs and apartments, communicate with our (or our... read more →
Nearly 2.8 million Texas households lack access to high-speed internet. There is a critical need to connect Texans with reliable broadband access, as well as the affordable devices and digital... read more →
BREAKING NEWS! The California Department of Aging recently awarded millions of dollars to counties across the state to help bridge the digital divide for older adults (60+) and... read more →
Many folks have been left behind in today’s increasingly digital society, as they lack the skills or resources to use technology. To address this problem, the U.S. federal government passed... read more →
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our country. However, it’s also... read more →
A coalition of local leaders and community partners will work to close the digital divide and provide more than 124,000 San Franciscan households with free or reduced-cost home internet.... read more →
Californians have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the fight for digital equity. The proposed legislation AB414, known as the Digital Equity Bill of Rights, aims to ensure... read more →