High-speed internet must be locked for all of Illinois

High-speed internet must be locked for all of Illinois

Philippe Largent  |  Special to the State Journal-Register Illinois has a historic opportunity to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to everyone in the state, no matter where they live or their circumstances. Access, however, depends on more than wires, poles and other pieces of infrastructure. It also depends on making sure that internet …

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High-speed internet is a necessity for older Oklahomans to age in place

High-speed internet is a necessity for older Oklahomans to age in place

Joe Ann Vermillion  |  Guest columnist Oklahoma has a historic opportunity to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to everyone in the state, no matter where they live or their circumstances. Access, however, depends on more than wires, poles and other pieces of infrastructure. It also depends on making sure that internet service is …

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Older Kansans need access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet

Older Kansans need access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet

Glenda DuBoise  |  Special to The Capital-Journal Kansas has a historic opportunity to expand access to affordable, reliable and high-speed internet to everyone in the state, no matter where they live or their circumstances. Access, however, depends on more than wires, poles and other pieces of infrastructure. It also depends on making sure that internet …

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How slow internet speeds, infrastructure issues widen Mich.’s digital divide

How slow internet speeds, infrastructure issues widen Mich.’s digital divide

Detroit — Slow internet speeds, which can hinder everything from access to education to health care, continue to be an issue in several Metro Detroit communities, with nine falling below proposed federal standards for high-speed internet access in 2023, according to a Detroit News analysis. The communities are primarily located in the northern portions of Oakland …

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