The Wireless on Wheels program in Louisa County, Virginia brings internet connectivity to underserved students and families via a small fleet of solar-powered hotspots on trailers stationed at public schools, parking lots, and other strategic locations throughout the county.
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IIA’s Bruce Mehlman and CNET’s Roger Cheng Discuss Closing the Digital Divide
In a recent Daily Charge podcast, CNET’s Roger Cheng and IIA’s Bruce Mehlman explore the the digital divide and some of the political, regulatory, and technical hurdles faced when trying to close the gap.
America’s Digitally Powered Racial Awakening
Whether you live on a reservation or in the middle of a crowded city, the need to share the reality of our human experience has never been more relevant or urgent. The internet is enabling this like no generation before; empathy and understanding are finally within reach.
Research Peek of the Week: Number of Announced 5G Devices Rises Sharply in 2020
According to the August 5G Devices Member Report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), as of the end of July 2020, 364 new 5G devices had been announced, up from 200 in January. The 5G phone market saw particularly strong growth, with the number of announced 5G phones more than doubling since the end of 2019 and increasing 86% over the past four months.
Creation of Innovation: 3D-Printing Offers Solution to Nasal Swab Shortages During COVID-19 Pandemic
To combat shortages of nasal swabs for novel coronavirus tests, clinicians at the University of Nebraska Medical Center developed a new low-cost 3D-printed swab.
Research Peek of the Week: Companies Spend Record Amount on Cloud Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
To cope with the shifting COVID-19 work environment, businesses are investing heavily in the cloud. In the second quarter of 2020, companies spent almost $35 billion on cloud services worldwide, up about 30% from the same time last year.
Pandemic Shows Why All Americans Need Broadband Access
We have come to realize that, for our national well-being, the internet must be available and affordable to all.
Bridging the Digital Divide has Never Been More Critical
As Americans continue to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic while simultaneously confronting a deep recession and persistent social injustice, we need to come to grips with one of the challenges these convergent crises have brought into bold relief: the digital divide.
Creation of Innovation: Retired Fiat Engineer Creates Gadget that Could Hinder the Spread of COVID-19
Former Fiat Engineer Mario Palazzetti designed a gadget dubbed the “Biostopper” that reduces the circulation of droplets when a person speaks, which has the potential to hinder the spread of COVID-19.
Research Peek of the Week: U.S. Sees Massive Increases in Telehealth Claim Lines During COVID-19 Pandemic
According to FAIR Health, claim lines for telehealth services shot up 8,336% in April 2020 compared to April 2019.
IIA Highlights Need to Shrink the Digital Divide During #UniversalBroadbandWeek
IIA recently highlighted how far we’ve come and what work still needs to be done to shrink the digital divide and ensure every American has access to fast, affordable broadband internet.
Creation of Innovation: New Adaptive Learning Technologies Show Promise for At-Home Tutoring During COVID-19 Pandemic
With tens of millions of students around the world forced to engage in at-home schooling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, learning specialists are developing new ways, driven by technological advancement, to get the best possible education given the circumstances.