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This article was published on: October 31, 2023

The federal government has earmarked billions of dollars to bring broadband solutions to underserved areas and populations across the country. While that’s certainly good news, there’s some bad news too. The costly build-out process will take years, especially because government grants favor fiber-optic internet projects over fixed wireless access technology. Compared to fixed wire, fiber […]

Students working inside a library using Wi-Fi Internet hotspots for schools and libraries.
This article was published on: October 2, 2023

If one modern technological advancement has truly revolutionized the world, it’s the Internet. It has helped us advance by leaps and bounds, connecting us with each other, to a seemingly infinite pool of information, and the idea of limitless possibilities. Credit: Cottonbro Studio on Pexels   Yet, millions of Americans still do not have adequate […]

A group of people sit and stand around a desk, working together on a project. One of the people is looking at a tablet while the others are collaborating on a piece of paper.
This article was published on: September 6, 2023

Attaining an education, exploring career opportunities, networking with peers, finding jobs, paying bills, connecting with friends and family, and pursuing our passions — every facet of our lives depends on digital access. Yet, millions of Americans do not have access to reliable Internet. Credit: RF Studio on Pexels In a digital world, Internet access isn’t […]

Doctor with tablet using a mobile hotspot for her healthcare nonprofit with a patient
This article was published on: August 17, 2023

Mobile hotspot devices for healthcare nonprofits not only impact how providers communicate with each other and their patients, they can advance the health of our communities by empowering people to adopt new ways of managing and receiving health services. Many healthcare nonprofits already use mobile hotspots for telehealth and remote care, allowing their patients to […]

This article was published on: June 30, 2023

Resourceful, effective, and ambitious — these are just a few of the words that come to mind when we think of nonprofit organizations. From education, to healthcare, to environmental conservation, to mobile animal rescue, there is no facet of community that isn’t attended to and elevated by nonprofits. Despite being integral to several causes and […]

Teen using mobile hotspot lending programs for summer school
This article was published on: April 26, 2023

In an age in which online resources have become essential to education and enrichment year-round, kids with insufficient home Internet access during the summer are at risk of lagging farther behind their well-connected peers with each passing year. In response, mobile hotspot Internet for schools and summer camps is in demand, and many public libraries […]