Connecting California

COVID-19 shows that Gov. Newsom, legislators must close California’s digital divide
800 350 Pete Weber and Eduardo Gonzalez

Too many California residents suffer from the digital divide of those who can afford technology and those who cannot. Elected leaders must bridge the gap.

read more
Call for New Federal Partnership on Broadband Access in California
800 448 Nadine Ono

Recent CA FWD webinar explored how federal funds could augment California’s broadband action plan

read more
New State Broadband Action Plan Seeks Community-Based Input
800 300 Deb Kollars

First of two listening sessions draws diverse group of regional leaders

read more
Internet providers must take lead on closing digital divide
610 210 Barbara O'Connor and John Chiang

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order directing state agencies to address the digital divide is a great start. But leadership must go beyond government. Internet access is a 21st century civil right.

read more
A Renewed Call for Statewide Broadband Action Policy
800 300 Deb Kollars

Historic service gaps and the pandemic have produced a digital crisis.

read more
California’s Digital Divide — COVID-19 And What We Do Now?
800 300 Ed Coghlan

WATCH: Catch up on progress toward Broadband For All with a recent CA Fwd virtual event

read more