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Blog: Category Archives: Equity & Access
Internet Exchange Points: An Essential Infrastructure for Rural Broadband Initiatives
Categories RENS & NRENS Equity & Access
IXPs are one of the building blocks around which the Internet is built. They are the physical locations where networks come together, and where content providers place content closer to end users to increase the speed and efficiency of networks. Currently, there are dozens of IXPs nationwide but most of them are concentrated in big cities. Increasing the number of IXPs across California will result in a more resilient, competitive, and interconnected Internet (especially for households in more rural areas).
Broadband for Every California Household: One Gigabit or Bust!
Categories Equity & Access CENIC Perspectives
It is now time to renew and redouble our efforts towards one-gigabit broadband for all Californians at home, as well as at school and work.
CENIC Perspectives : What Home Broadband Requirements are Necessary for Students (and Families) During COVID-19 and Beyond?
Categories RENS & NRENS Equity & Access CENIC Perspectives
Tags broadband calren digital divide digital divide human rights people-centered internet equity and access research and education
In this report, CENIC President and CEO Louis Fox discusses broadband requirements and policy considerations to achieve gigabit access for all Californians.