Broadband is a basic need in the tri-state region.
Internet access is essential for quality of life, innovative education, and a competitive economy in our region.
Our Regional Broadband Alliance is a cross-sector partnership framework where stakeholders can share ideas and resources related to digital access and equity, build empathy, and spark connections across organizations, as well as county and state lines.
Perspectives
$30,000 has been awarded to Bradley County, Tennessee, as well as Walker and Whitfield counties in Georgia from Connect Humanity, a nonprofit impact fund, to participate in the Appalachian Digital Accelerator, an initiative that supports communities as they create custom connectivity plan.
The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is winding down and no longer accepting enrollment. Benefits for those currently enrolled will end in April.
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has launched a brand new webpage dedicated to answering frequently asked questions about the Federal Communication Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Tech Goes Home Chattanooga is expanding and by expanding, we don’t mean just adding an additional city to its portfolio. Oh no, this is much bigger than that! The Enterprise Center’s Tech Goes Home program is now going to help early childhood educators statewide thanks to funding from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and Signal Centers.
Through recent legislation, the amount of federal funding for broadband and internet access is unprecedented. This infographic outlines how the Thrive region can take advantage.
Continuing the momentum of the NDIA’s Digital Inclusion Week in early October, we are sharing a series of Q&A blogs where we interview community leaders about the current state of digital inclusion in their communities. In this piece we hear from Lynne McClary in Polk County, Tennessee.
To celebrate Digital Inclusion Week, we’re kicking off “Close to Home,” a Q&A series focused on digital access and equity in the tri-state. Follow along to hear local perspectives on the issues in the greater Chattanooga region. First up, an interview with Jennifer McCurdy in Fort Payne, Alabama.
As basic internet access and digital skills become critical to economic success and quality of life, state governments continue to find a role in addressing the challenge. This tool tracks their progress.
This summer, Thrive partnered with the inaugural Sewanee Summer DataLab program to better understand systems that support broadband access and equity in the tri-state region.