Whisper it: BEAD won’t deliver internet for all. Despite big ambitions, it's clear as rollout plans emerge that BEAD will fall short of its target to close the digital divide. Here's 8 reasons why: connecthumanity.fund/8-reasons-why-bead-is-the-new-floor-not-the-finish-line

"Private equity won’t close the digital divide — I know, I’ve tried." A first hand account from mission-driven broadband builder Brian Snider. Via @impactalpha.com: impactalpha.com/private-equi...

Satellites are cool... until they’re not. Our perspective on why BEAD must stay focused on fiber: fast, reliable, & future-proof. connecthumanity.fund/satellite-in...

💲 Now investing: Connect Humanity has funding to support community-centric broadband projects. If you're building community-centric broadband or want to learn about co-investing, let’s talk. Learn More 🔗 connecthumanity.fund/investment-c...

From detecting wildfires to expanding internet access in remote communities, Jim Kossow is building solutions in Plumas County. See how our investee Peak to Peak joined forces with PG&E to bring new fiber infrastructure to California’s mountain region. connecthumanity.fund/how-peak-to-...

We’re partnering with @missiondrivenfinance.com to unlock more capital for community-centered internet. Together, we’re accelerating investment in broadband networks that put people first. 🔗 connecthumanity.fund/connect-huma...

🎙️"We’re here for small businesses. For kids who want to go to college. For growth. The cornerstone of that is broadband" — Ashley Smith, SOAR Digital Navigator Proud to host these heroes for a candid conversation on trust, leadership & building broadband at #NetInclusion25.

This week on The Divide for @lightreading.bsky.social we hear from NDIA's Angela Siefer on the immediate and long-term impact of Trump (unlawfully) terminating grants from the Digital Equity Act and how advocates and states can fight back. www.lightreading.com/broadband/th...

Join us at the first-ever Future of Public Broadband conference! Jordana Barton-Garcia joins the opening panel with lessons on building sustainable, community-centered broadband. 📅 May 14 | 🕐 1PM | 📍 DC 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/community-... Hosted by @aapbroadband.bsky.social & @newamerica.org

Learn how Macon County, Alabama got stacked 💪 connecthumanity.fund/where-are-th...

A win for broadband in Meigs County, OH! Construction is underway to connect 200 more homes with high-speed internet — thanks to Appalachia Digital Accelerator partners ARC, Buckeye Hills Regional Council & local champions 👏 www.wtap.com/2025/04/15/o...

📰 New in @ssireview.bsky.social: Financing Broadband in Hard-to-Reach Communities We won’t close the digital divide with the same old tools write Brian Vo & Clara Miller. To deliver internet for all, we need a capital market that powers community broadband. 🔗 ssir.org/articles/ent...

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? If that “what” is local champions closing the digital divide, NDIA's new map might be just the ticket — featuring 85+ coalitions across the US. We like it. We hope it’s useful for u2 (ahem, you too). 👉 www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/ndia-pu...

Macon County, Alabama 📍 In 2023, we partnered with Macon County Economic Development Authority on a fiber network to improve internet access. Two years on, we checked in to see the ripple effects of world-class broadband. The results are insane 🤯 connecthumanity.fund/where-are-th...

Heard of People's Choice Communications? It’s an internet co-op bringing affordable internet to NYC — starting in the Bronx. Founded by striking Spectrum workers, it's built to reinvest in the communities it serves. 📰 @cnet.com / @cierranoffke.bsky.social www.cnet.com/home/interne...

"Switching from fiber to satellite may reduce upfront costs, but it’s like replacing a bridge with a ferry service — cheaper in the short term, but less effective and far more costly over the long haul." Why BEAD's fiber-first approach remains the right choice 🇺🇸 connecthumanity.fund/fiber-first-...

Celebrating the powerhouse women transforming broadband 👏 Kudos to Jordana Barton-Garcia, @gbsohn.bsky.social, Kathryn de Wit, Angela Siefer, Shirley Bloomfield, @agomezfcc.bsky.social & Jessica Rosenworcel for their work breaking down barriers to digital opportunity. www.cnet.com/home/interne...

Tomorrow! Join Brian Vo for the 5th anniversary of Broadband Breakfast Live Online as we reflect on five years of broadband policy, deployment, and digital transformation. Hosted by Drew Clark, with Deborah A. Lathen, @jakevarn.bsky.social & Gary Wood. 🔗 broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-br...

NDIA has been publishing great stories about how digital navigators help older Americans build the skills to use telehealth services, avoid online scams, keep in touch with family, and much more. Here's the latest: www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/buildin...

📡 Broadband fuels opportunity. Jordana Barton-Garcia spoke with Rio Grande Guardian about the launch of the RGV Digital Opportunity Plan to expand internet access and economic growth in the region. Learn more 🔗 riograndeguardian.com/barton-garci...

The numbers are in. New report confirms ACP more than paid for itself: 📌 $29B in annual healthcare savings 📌 $3.7B+ in future earnings from better student performance 📌 Billions in wage gains We must keep investing in closing the digital divide. 🔗 www.brattle.com/insights-eve...

Big day for the Rio Grande Valley! 🎉 The RGV Broadband Coalition is launching the Digital Opportunity Plan in Weslaco, TX — expanding high-speed internet, boosting digital skills, and creating economic opportunities. Learn more 🔗 connecthumanity.fund/broadband-co...

I'll be sharing some highlights from the @ilsr.bsky.social @communitynets.bsky.social municipal fiber financing webinar with the American Association for Public Broadband that just started with Gigi Sohn! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLh8...

Communities are working flat out to expand fast, reliable internet access. But to succeed, they need clarity on funding. In this post, 5 leaders working to expand broadband in rural Appalachia share why DEA and BEAD programs are critical. connecthumanity.fund/to-expand-br...

In 2024, we focused on empowering communities to build the connectivity needed to thrive. From Appalachia to the Rio Grande Valley and beyond, we’ve saw firsthand how broadband drives economic growth, fuels innovation, and transforms lives. 🔗 Find out how: connecthumanity.fund/story/connec...

When floods hit Fleming-Neon in 2022, Cheryl & Jeff Hawkins jumped into action, offering their building as an emergency response centre. Now, they’re working to create a high-tech hub to help bring life & jobs back to their town. 💡 Learn more: connecthumanity.fund/neon-lights-...

🖊️ Congress, Don't Drop Affordable Broadband, by Adrianne B. Furniss & Drew Garner. Via Benton Institute: www.benton.org/blog/congres...

Great to see the City of Williston advance plans to build a city-owned fiber broadband network 👏 connecthumanity.fund/why-the-city...

📊 New report: The case for investing in improved digital connectivity in Harlan County, Kentucky In partnership with FarrPoint & Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR). 🔗 Read now: www.farrpoint.com/news/harlan-...

What are "Fiberhoods," and how can they help bridge the digital divide in underserved communities? Sean O'Malley breaks it down: connecthumanity.fund/introducing-...

This Thanksgiving, we’re #GratefulToConnect, but millions in the US and billions globally still lack the internet access so many of us depend on. From online learning to accessing basic services, broadband is a lifeline. Let’s work to bridge the divide. 🔗 connecthumanity.fund/this-thanksg...

If big telco did fast-food... 🍟 Ever order a burger and get hit with a Bun Alignment Charge or Grill Improvement Levy? 🤨 Well, for broadband, Americans are paying far beyond the sticker price, thanks to rate hikes and junk fees, according to a new US News survey: www.usnews.com/360-reviews/...

In September we released our map pinpointing the location of municipally-owned ISPs across the US. Today we unveil our predictive map that shows where existing community-owned fiber networks are located and where those networks will expand in the coming years communitynets.org/content/new-...

How a Kentucky community devastated by flooding in 2022 is turning disaster into an opportunity for transformation—using broadband connectivity as a cornerstone for revitalization. Via @samschartman.bsky.social connecthumanity.fund/a-journey-of...

Why ISPs Should Care About Digital Equity (spoiler alert: it's good business)