Raimondo: ‘We need to go fast and we need to go big’ to expand broadband in US bos.gl/LY23Sk6

Biden’s Build Back Better bill includes plans to spend $65B to bring broadband to all Americans. Commerce Sec. Raimondo explained on Tuesday that $100 million will be allocated to each state, with the rest focused on “the underserved and the unserved.” cbsn.ws/3D1Da2v

On Wednesday, May 10, leaders from Care New England and Brown University joined elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new, technologically advanced labor and delivery center at Women & Infants Hospital. #BrownAndProvidence fal.cn/3y8RB

We'll be there! Been prepping for this moment for, oh, about 24 years. 😁

More than 8 million Americans still lack access to high-speed internet – making it challenging to complete schoolwork, connect to telehealth, and run small businesses. It’s unacceptable. That’s why President Donald J. Trump set a goal to close the digital divide and connect every American.

Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Tanner joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Governor Dan McKee, Senators Reed & Whitehouse, and others in Newport today to discuss the $109M in BEAD funding to help close the digital divide in RI. #InternetForAll

To expand opportunity, all RIers must be plugged in to high-speed, affordable broadband. Celebrating $108.7M in federal Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment funding to implement a coordinated strategy in RI to close the digital divide & help folks feel more connected.

Reed, Whitehouse, McKee, Raimondo & state leaders celebrate $108.7 million in Federal Broadband funding to connect more RIers to affordable high-speed internet #newportri #whatsupnewp dlvr.it/SrWhBD

How it started ➡️ how it’s going. Follow the thread to learn about expanding high speed internet access in Newport.

These are exciting times for RI Broadband, but there's still a lot of work, planning, and negotiation to be done to spend the funds wisely. We look forward to helping design the next generation of high-speed internet for RI's non-profit community!

Thank you Senator, and thanks to both you and Senator Jack Reed for making sure that small state minimum was in the bill! We promise to be responsible with it, just like we've been with Newport Housing's free wifi project.

Here in RI we're lucky - access to high-quality broadband is not nearly the issue it is in larger states. But *affordable* access? That's an issue - one we hope to help remedy with the federal broadband funds Secretary Gina Raimondo talked about last week.

If you only read one piece on this funding, this should be it. The expansion of broadband services in RI (and the entire U.S.) over the next few years is going to be significant, but there's a lot to know.

OSHEAN's Rapid Response to a Critical Vulnerability linkedin.com/pulse/osheans-…

A rather weighty package arrived at the OSHEAN offices yesterday – a Fortinet box, shrouded in enigma and guarded by secrets. What mysteries lie within its secure core? Soon enough the truth will be permitted to pass beyond these walls.

Fun day yesterday talking Cybersecurity with our state's Library stakeholders. Great working with our colleagues at CISA, Interlocal Trust, Compass IT and our state police. Thanks to Dave Demick at Ocean State Libraries for the invitation. OSHEAN, Inc., CISA Cyber, Compass IT Compliance

ONE|NB Connects is making strides in closing the digital divide. A big shoutout to PBN for highlighting and OSHEAN, Inc. for backing it up. buff.ly/44evVky

🌟 Merit is thrilled to unveil our first keynote speaker for the 2023 Michigan Broadband Summit – Gigi Sohn! A trailblazer for open and affordable communication networks, Gigi has dedicated over 30 years to advocating for accessible broadband and protecting user privacy.

R&E Networks are Leading the Way for Digital Inclusion at #QuiltinOH w/ Steve Corbato Link Oregon; Rob Gay OSHEAN, Inc.; Spencer Jenkins @uennews; and Roger Blake at Merit Network

At today's OARnet Member Meeting, experts from OARnet, MCNC, Link Oregon, and OSHEAN, Inc. delve into the crucial role that research and education networks play in our state and national broadband ecosystem.