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The Kids Are Online — and Alright: Unexpected Benefits of Broadband Access

Categories Healthcare K-12

Teens, especially in underserved areas, benefit from Internet access in terms of physical and mental health, and social and political connection. CENIC’s conference served as a valuable venue for Camille Crittenden to incubate her ideas, present preliminary concepts, receive valuable feedback, and gauge community interest.

The Future of California’s Communications Grid

Categories RENS & NRENS

Through its work providing bandwidth to advanced research institutions as well as schools and libraries, CENIC is uniquely able to see the future of data networking technology and the rapidly increasing demand for capacity. Recognizing this, the California Public Utilities Commission included CENIC at the table to discuss the future of California’s communications grid.

CENIC Tour Gathers Connectivity Ideas From Regional Broadband Consortia

Categories Private Sector

Many rural areas in California still lack reliable, or any, Internet connectivity. To find ways that CENIC can help expand Internet access in underserved communities, President and CEO Louis Fox is visiting all 17 regional broadband consortia in California in partnership with California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) leaders.

How Connectivity Strengthens Communities through Education, Employment, and Health Care

Categories Healthcare K-12

In the greater San Diego area, the Tribal Digital Village operates a community network that serves 17 reservations and brings with it much-needed digital resources. Internet access has bolstered key areas to improve quality of life for families.

California Public Libraries Lead the Nation in Higher Levels of Internet Connectivity

Categories Libraries

More than 80% of California public library jurisdictions have begun the process of connecting to CalREN for faster Internet and better network performance.