NITC Community Council

10/06/2022

Broadband internet access is a vital part of the modern economy and the economic development of rural Nebraska is tied more and more to broadband connectivity. The new Connect Nebraska Broadband initiative is focused on ensuring that every corner of the state has access to affordable and reliable broadband.

“A connected Nebraska—especially in our rural areas—is essential for us to grow our state” – Governor Ricketts

Find out more at broadband.nebraska.gov

10/04/2022

Did you know that not everyone has the same access to quality, high-speed, affordable internet?

While 90% of households in Nebraska have an internet subscription at home, that number varies widely in different areas (95% in Sarpy County but only 71% in Sioux County). Additionally, only 63% of households with a household income of less than $20,000 and 73% of Nebraskans aged 65 and older have an internet subscription at home. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020 5-year estimates)

Take the Nebraska Broadband Speed Test today to help us learn more about the quality of internet access at your home, school or work - it only takes a minute! www.nebraskaspeedtest.org

10/03/2022

Join us as we kick off Nebraska’s State Digital Equity Planning Grant.

Register Now for a free Nebraska Digital Opportunities Spotlight and State Planning Update webinar!

Join us as we spotlight six digital equity programs in Nebraska and give an update on the Nebraska State Digital Equity Planning Grant.

Thursday, October 13th at 10 am CST
Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r5O4QbFNT5ilZIFuUcCPqg #/registration

You’ll hear from:
Angela McGraw - Director, Do Space, Omaha
Joy Stevenson - Director, Crete Public Library
Jessica Chamberlain - Director, Norfolk Public Library
Cicely Douglas - Director, South Sioux City Public Library
Joy Kyhn - Director, Ravenna Public Library
Kathy Najjar - EduTech Program Coordinator, Center for People in Need

10/03/2022

Digital Inclusion Week is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration where organizations and individuals across the country host special events and campaigns to promote digital equity in their communities.

Digital equity – access to affordable internet, affordable devices and digital skills – is a foundation for empowerment, transformation and economic opportunity in our communities.

Want to learn more?
Find out more about digital equity at www.digitalinclusion.org/definitions/

09/07/2018

Nebraska's Rural Broadband Task Force is kicking off. The first meeting will be Sept. 24, 2018. Learn more at https://ruralbroadband.nebraska.gov.