by andflywrite | Nov 4, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
A national nonprofit backed by Silicon Valley luminaries is proposing to set up free WiFi in apartment buildings as one solution to an intractable problem — ensuring those who have access to the internet can actually afford it.  — from AXIOS: Why it matters:...
by andflywrite | Nov 2, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
Another Digital Divide initiative. As funding for same becomes available through the Federal and State governments, and third parties such as Microsoft or Underline, we’ll see increasing numbers of initiatives, in various forms with various MO. Of special note...
by andflywrite | Nov 2, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
As Facebook attempts to define “the metaverse” as something they will provide and control, it is useful to recall that trying to put a label on developing technologies is fraught with peril. But perhaps good for the stock price. IOW, it’s...
by andflywrite | Oct 30, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
Moving toward blurring systems to remove barriers This column is by Tracey Bryan, president/CEO of the Bridge of Southern New Mexico, and appeared in the Las Cruces Sun...
by andflywrite | Oct 28, 2021 | BEST LINKS EVER
Ultra-fast internet, at an affordable price, built in a socially equitable manner. That’s the table stakes. This connectivity is essential for virtual schooling, remote work, and new business formation. Open access fiber networks are also the foundation for...