digital divide
Evolving Broadband Networks with Cisco Subscriber Edge
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Bridging the digital divide requires scalable infrastructure to deliver affordable services for everyone. Our Cisco Subscriber Edge solution simplifies the broadband network architecture with a distributed data plane and cloud-native control plane to enable better experiences, lower costs, and increase revenue opportunities.
City of Fort Worth fast-tracks free Wi-Fi access in under-connected areas
3 min read
Cisco IoT and partner Presidio help Fort Worth bridge the Digital Divide with public Wi-Fi for underprivileged neighborhoods.
Investing in Middle Mile Networks to Reduce Social and Digital Inequality
3 min read
The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has a $1 billion program to create middle mile networks that connect the Internet backbone with the last mile to expand broadband and improve access.
Broadband Planning: Who Should Lead, and How?
3 min read
A realistic and inclusive broadband planning process is key to your project's success. You'll also need a strong leader. But who should lead and what should the process look like?
Minding the Gap – Navigating the Hybrid Work Digital Divide
2 min read
The idea of the Digital Divide is nothing new but has become exacerbated as organizations apply legacy tools and concepts to remote work. Organizations must provide flexible resource access to their employees and secure on-premise environments that enforce policies to protect organizational assets programmatically.
Three Reasons to Prepare for Your Next Broadband Infrastructure Investment
4 min read
The U.S. Government is providing another $62 billion for broadband internet build-outs. But closing the digital divide will require the right solutions and expertise in addition to public funding.
How to Choose the Right Funding Program for Your Broadband Projects
6 min read
New and expanded broadband funding programs are being launched to reduce disparities in access to robust internet capacity across the country. Find out how to choose a funding program that matches your intended rural broadband project and make your applications more likely to be successful.
Let’s Solve Rural Broadband—Together
2 min read
The Cisco Rural Broadband Customer Advisory Council is a dynamic forum to uncover and address the toughest challenges that service providers are facing in expanding broadband in rural communities.
Cisco Reinforces Commitment to Bridging the Digital Divide
5 min read
Cisco announces new research on the U.S. Municipal Infrastructure Index 2021, to measure how broadband infrastructure is prioritized across the country. We discuss the results with industry leaders and explore how to close the digital divide in the U.S.