In an effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all families have access to reliable internet, the federal government has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Under this program, eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward home internet services. Hermitage High School is proud to be a Community Eligibility Provision…
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State broadband office urges Arkansans to verify federal broadband map
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 14, 2022) – The Arkansas State Broadband Office is urging all Arkansans to verify the newly published federal broadband map. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map showing high-speed internet availability across the country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will use this new map to…
Access to internet remains an issue of concern across Arkansas
From online homework assignments to scheduling telehealth visits, we live in a digital world where high-speed access is no longer a luxury. Unfortunately, too many households across Arkansas are still unable to access high-quality broadband internet. According to a report released this week, Arkansas currently has 110,000 households that are underserved when it comes to…