Progress Report #2
In November, we wished the last of our free public Wi-Fi installations.
Progress Report
More progress on installing free public Wi-Fi for equitable access in Sonoma County
What is Direct Internet Access?
Dedicated internet access establishes a private internet connection between an internet service provider (ISP) and a company’s premises. It eliminates the need to share resources with other users. That, in turn, results in improved speed and reliability.
New FCC Map - file under failure…
The FCC has released a new National Broadband Map with the promise that it would shine a light on unserved and underserved areas of the United States. As you interact with the map, it becomes clear that it is broken. Take this location (redacted for privacy) or a resident of Bodega, CA. Note that they are about 1 mile from the main road. Comcast has quoted them $150,000.00 to run fiber to their home.
APRA Award
We are happy to announce that we have been awarded an ARPA grant to deploy free public Wi-Fi to the rural unincorporated communities of Bodega, Bodega Bay, Forestville, Cazadero, Monte Rio, and Jenner.
We Are EQAC
There has never been a greater need to close the digital divide for unserved and underserved communities. EQAC is dedicated to going where no for-profit corporation will go – to those that need broadband access the most.