Broadband Communities Conference Agenda, Speakers, Webinar Details Released- Roxana Ryan, Sep 12, 2013
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 12, 2013 -- Successful fiber initiatives in the midwest and specifically Illinois will be topics of discussion at two upcoming webinars hosted by Broadband Illinois and Broadband Communities Magazine.
Upcoming Webinars To Feature Midwest and Illinois Fiber Projects- Roxana Ryan, Sep 4, 2013
- SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 4, 2013 -- Broadband enthusiasts are invited to save the date and register for two upcoming webinars on Midwest and Illinois fiber projects, hosted by Broadband Illinois and Broadband Communities Magazine.
New Report Highlights Broadband Utilization in Illinois Regions, Industry Sectors- Roxana Ryan, Apr 15, 2013
Regional differences in broadband usage prevail in Illinois commercial businesses and public organizations, and public libraries are filling the gap by providing Wi-Fi access and one-on-one digital literacy trainings, according to a new report released by Broadband Illinois.
- South Side Gigabit Challenge and Chicago's Broadband Future
- Roxana Ryan, Oct 16, 2012
CHICAGO- October 16, 2012 -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced the first winner of the Illinois Gigabit Communities Challenge, Gigabit Squared. The company, the City of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and Cook County, will receive $2 million in seed funding to jumpstart a fiber optic and wireless network in nine South Side Chicago neighborhoods.
Making the Most of our Broadband Moment- Oct 12, 2012
Illinois, and Chicago along with it, has hit its moment for broadband. A series of initiatives have laid the foundation for private and public organizations to focus on high-speed infrastructure and broadband usage. We at Broadband Illinois recently announced 14 awardees for the Broadband Innovation Fund. And we look forward to the Illinois Gigabit Challenge rolling out.
Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund Extends Deadline- Roxana Ryan, Sep 6, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, September 6, 2012 – The deadline to apply to the Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund has been extended to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund Accepting Applications, Announces Q & A Webinar- Roxana Ryan, Sep 5, 2012
ILLINOIS BROADBAND INNOVATION FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS, ANNOUNCES Q & A WEBINAR
Thursday’s webinar will address remaining program questions and assist with online submission
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, September 5, 2012 – The deadline to apply for an Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund award is less than one week away and organizations throughout the state are putting the final touches on plans to expand high-speed internet adoption and usage in their region.
Broadband Innovation Tour Attracts Hundreds- Roxana Ryan, Aug 28, 2012
- SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 28, 2012 -- The Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund is generating interest throughout the state with hundreds attending three webinars and four stakeholder meetings to learn about the new internet adoption and usage initiative.
Broadband Innovation Tour Launches, Program Materials Released- Roxana Ryan, Aug 17, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 17, 2012 – The Broadband Innovation Fund, a new high-speed internet adoption initiative from the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, kicked-off this week with two live webinars and stakeholder meetings at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.
Follow-up webinar to continue discussion on Illinois Gigabit Community Challenge- Roxana Ryan, Feb 27, 2012
- On March 14 at 2pm, the Partnership for a Connected Illinois will respond to questions regarding viable projects, application procedures, and other questions that were raised in the kick-off webinar on February 22.
Upcoming Eliminate Digital Divide Info Sessions to provide resources for applicants- Roxana Ryan, Feb 21, 2012
- Applicants seeking details on the Eliminate the Digital Divide Grant may participate in one of two upcoming information sessions hosted by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Webinar to Provide Information on Gigabit Community Challenge Competition- Roxana Ryan, Feb 17, 2012
Eager to learn more about Governor Quinn’s recently announced Gigabit Communities Challenge? An upcoming webinar will communicate guidelines, distribute information, and collect questions about the application process.
PCI's Executive Director Drew Clark to speak during NATOA’s Webinar- Sep 9, 2011
- Partnership for a Connected Illinois's Executive Director, Drew Clark, will speak during NATOA’s Monday, September 12th eNATOA webinar, taking place from 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern. The topic of this eNATOA: The End-Game in Broadband Mapping: has NTIA’s state-by-state effort worked, and can we rely on the resulting maps?