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Zayo's priority target Dallas County zip code map. [Image: Zayo]
Zayo Gets $27.8M in Fed Funding to Deliver ‘Middle-Mile’ Internet Infrastructure Across Dallas County
by Lance Murray | Aug 20, 2024
The project will expand the county's middle-mile digital infrastructure. “Dallas County is committed to improving its digital infrastructure and literacy resources to enable equitable Internet access and digital opportunities for every member of the community,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said.
by Lance Murray |
Apr 4, 2024
AT&T said its additional $3 billion commitment—on top of $2 billion committed in 2021—will address affordability and adoption, the main barriers to broadband Internet connectivity for those who need it most. “Connectivity is critical for success and prosperity in America today," CEO John Stankey says.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 4, 2023
The $3.3 billion is coming to Texas under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. The deadline for Texas to submit its initial proposal for spending the funds is December 27—and the last day for public comment is today (Monday, December 4).
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Sep 23, 2023
The City of Dallas will recognize Digital Inclusion Week from October 2-6 with activities across the city.
Digital Inclusion Week is an annual initiative hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance to raise awareness of digital equity and access throughout the county....
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Santander Consumer USA Invests $7M to Bridge Digital Divide in Dallas
by David Seeley | Jan 18, 2022
Santander Consumer will partner with tech and community nonprofit Comp-U-Dopt to provide free high-speed Internet connectivity to up to 10,000 Dallas student households, along with free laptop computers, training, and support to eligible low-income residents.
It's the first step in a two-year program to include several other cities, funded by a total of $35 million in grants from Dallas-based Santander Consumer's foundation.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 10, 2021
COVID-19 highlighted disparities in education, with Educate Texas working to improve access to high speed Internet, assist teachers in providing effective instruction online and in class, and promoting pathways to degrees and certifications for good paying jobs.
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by Capital One |
Dec 9, 2020
In the third installment of a five-part series, Capital One shines a spotlight on community leaders addressing the growing digital divide in North Texas.
sponsored by Capital One
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by Dave Moore |
Oct 22, 2020
Microsoft and the Texas Education Agency are collaborating on digital skills programs statewide that tackle issues such as STEM engagement and talent pipeline growth.
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The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is at 1515 Young St. in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Lance Murray]
High-Tech Census: Dallas Public Library Readies to Help Bridge Digital Divide
by Lance Murray | Oct 30, 2019
With an estimated 40 percent of Dallasites lacking fixed internet service at home, the library offers online access to the city’s residents.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 12, 2018
The Fort Worth-area company plans to invest $100 million in the first four years of a required six-year buildout to expand broadband access in the heartland.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 10, 2018
Technology breakthroughs — born at AT&T Labs two years ago — use the power grid to deliver broadband internet. Now Project AirGig is closer to commercial deployment to bring superfast internet to suburban and rural areas
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by Heather Noel |
Jan 19, 2017
The donation was part of Sprint's 1Million Project, an initiative aiming to lessen the digital divide in the U.S. over the next five years.
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