Closing The Digital Divide

Charles Thomas

Did you know that roughly one quarter of Americans do not have access to high-speed home internet, according to the Pew Research Center, a digital divide made worse by a pandemic that forced people to work, learn and communicate online. On my program I will talk with industry leaders, policy makers, equipment manufactures as well as many others on actions they are taking to help Close The Digital Divide. read less
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A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate – Director of Digital Equity Cook County
Mar 26 2024
A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate – Director of Digital Equity Cook County
Cook County Chicago one of America's Top 10 Digital Counties and their efforts to achieve digital equity A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate - Director of Digital Equity Cook County

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A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate – Director of Digital Equity Cook County
Mar 26 2024
A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate – Director of Digital Equity Cook County
Cook County Chicago one of America's Top 10 Digital Counties and their efforts to achieve digital equity A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate - Director of Digital Equity Cook County
Techquity, Ensuring Digital Equity w/David Berka
Oct 31 2023
Techquity, Ensuring Digital Equity w/David Berka
Techquity & Resource Equity at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Techquity pursues digital equity and inclusion for all via four strategies: Broadband, Devices, Skills, and Advocacy.
Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Requirements
Oct 2 2023
Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Requirements
Join us for an insightful podcast episode of "Closing The Digital Divide" featuring our esteemed guests, Jay Harmon, Managing Director at BorderHawk, and Scott D. Woods, President for Public-Private Partnerships at Ready.net, Inc. They will delve into the crucial topics of Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), specifically focusing on the BEAD/Enhanced A-CAM Requirement. […]
NaLA is working to bridge the “Digital Divide” w/ Danielle Perry – Chief Compliance Officer TruConnect and NaLA Board Member
Sep 27 2023
NaLA is working to bridge the “Digital Divide” w/ Danielle Perry – Chief Compliance Officer TruConnect and NaLA Board Member
Danielle Perry - Chief Compliance Officer TruConnect & NaLA Board Member discusses how NaLA is working to bridge the "Digital Divide"
Smart Raleigh Initiative w/ John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NC
Aug 29 2023
Smart Raleigh Initiative w/ John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NC
I have the pleasure of interviewing my friend John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NC, on this episode CTDD. John highlighted the incredible strides Raleigh is making in shaping its future, and I'm excited to see the continued impact of their work on the city and beyond. I have the pleasure of interviewing my […]
The ASTEAM Village Launch Program w/ William Wells – Executive Director at aSTEAM Village Kansas City
Aug 23 2023
The ASTEAM Village Launch Program w/ William Wells – Executive Director at aSTEAM Village Kansas City
On this episode of CTDD I chat with guest William Wells, Executive Director at aSTEAM Village Village Kansas City. We delve into how ASTEAM Village's holistic approach fosters not only digital literacy but also a deep understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (ASTEAM). By featuring inspiring success stories and testimonials from program beneficiaries, […]
Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (EA-CAM) Brooke Coleman ~ Nokia
Aug 9 2023
Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (EA-CAM) Brooke Coleman ~ Nokia
On this episode of Closing The Digital Divide, Brooke Coleman Account Manager - Sales/Business Development at Nokia explains the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (EA-CAM) as well as the reason a special guest visited Nokia!
Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management Requirement in The BEAD Program w/Jay Harmon ~ BorderHawk
Jul 9 2023
Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management Requirement in The BEAD Program w/Jay Harmon ~ BorderHawk
In response to the SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange, and Colonial Pipeline incidents, which took place in late 2020 and early 2021. President Biden on May 12, 2021 signed an Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity. Jay Harmon, Managing Director at BorderHawk and I discuss the Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) requirement in The […]
The adequacy of the current $42.5 billion BEAD allocation w/Haig Sarkissian and Berge Ayvazian ~ Wireless 20/20
Jul 9 2023
The adequacy of the current $42.5 billion BEAD allocation w/Haig Sarkissian and Berge Ayvazian ~ Wireless 20/20
The cost and adequacy of the current $42.5 billion allocation to provide fiber connectivity to every home in the US have sparked extensive debate. Haig Sarkissian and Berge Ayvazian from Wireless 20/20 explain how their analysis, which involves calculating fiber miles, reveals a potential shortfall in achieving nationwide fiber coverage.
Exploring New Technologies to Close The Digital Divide ~ w/ Reginald Weiser – Chairman & CEO at Positron Access Solutions
Jun 27 2023
Exploring New Technologies to Close The Digital Divide ~ w/ Reginald Weiser – Chairman & CEO at Positron Access Solutions
Exploring New Technologies to Close The Digital Divide In this episode we take a deep dive into a technology destine to be a major player in closing the digital divide! Our guest is Reginald (Reg) Weiser details how his company is using technology to close the digital divide.