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February 2019 Webinar: Model Programs and Practices for Building a Competitive Cybersecurity Workforce: The HBCU Story

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Feb 20, 2019

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The expansion of 5G and the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is creating an increasing need for secure networks across many platforms and technologies.Innovative programs for cybersecurity awareness, education, training, and workforce development are essential to …

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Closing the Rural Broadband Gap
Dec 14, 2018

By Douglas Kinkoph, Associate Administrator Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications NTIA has a long history of working to close the digital divide. Unfortunately, there are... more

Case Studies in Public-Private Partnership Driving Broadband Deployment
Dec 03, 2018

Many small communities across the country struggle to bring advanced broadband to their residents.  What they lack in size, they often make up with diversity of their economies, populations,... more

Five Digital Inclusion Trends in the United States
Oct 18, 2018

by Doug Kinkoph, Associate Administrator, Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications This week, NTIA recognizes International Digital Inclusion Week . Digital inclusion is more... more

Will Seniors be Early Adopters for the Internet of Things?
Oct 02, 2018

If the Internet of Things (IoT) conjures images of the Jetsons and self-driving cars, think again. At the NTCA Rural Broadband Association 2018 Fall Conference , Curtis Strole, Executive Director,... more

NTIA Helps Facilitate Smart Ag and Rural Workshop
Sep 19, 2018

On September 6 and 7, NTIA and BroadbandUSA participated in a workshop that focused on deploying rural broadband and using technology in agriculture (also known as “smart ag”) at Purdue... more

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BroadbandUSA Newsletter December 2018
Dec 01, 2018

Vol 2 | Issue 12 | December 2018 Download PDF version here. BroadbandUSA’s State Broadband Leadership Network Access to broadband has many benefits for Americans.  It connects... more

BroadbandUSA Newsletter November 2018
Nov 01, 2018

Volume 3 | Issue 11 | November 2018 Download PDF Version To sign up for BroadbandUSA’s newsletter, email broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov Transforming Rural Healthcare through Broadband ... more

BroadbandUSA Newsletter October 2018
Oct 01, 2018

Volume 3 | Issue 10 | October 2018 Download PDF Version To sign up for BroadbandUSA’s newsletter, email broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov . BroadbandUSA Leads the Way in Making Federal... more

Notice of BroadbandUSA Webinar Series 2018
Sep 28, 2018

(NTIA), as part of its BroadbandUSA program, announced a series of webinars to engage the public and stakeholders with information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion,... more

BroadbandUSA Newsletter September 2018
Sep 07, 2018

Volume 3 | Issue 9 | September 2018 Download PDF Version To sign up for BroadbandUSA’s newsletter, email broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov . Innovation in Broadband Technologies ... more

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Q:What is NTIA?

A: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. See About NTIA.

Q:What is BroadbandUSA?

A: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) BroadbandUSA program promotes innovation and economic growth by supporting efforts to expand broadband connectivity and meaningful use across America. BroadbandUSA serves local and state governments, industry and nonprofits that need to enhance broadband connectivity and promote digital inclusion. To date, BroadbandUSA has provided support to more than 1,000 communities to help them fully participate in the digital economy.

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