We Can Close the Broadband Gap
Broadband is essential—for work, school, healthcare, and connecting with others. But more than 42 million Americans cannot connect because broadband isn't available or it's too expensive.
Government policy, combined with private sector investment, can close America's broadband gap. By participating in Voices for Innovation, you can help urge Congress and the Administration to move forward with policies that enable every American to get online.
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Voices for Innovation’s Executive Briefings provide weekly updates on technology policy and news, including highlights from Capitol Hill, breaking tech news, clips of relevant articles from traditional and new media, and a roundup of thought leader quotes and tweets.
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VFI Members Highlighted in #TechForGood Video
Voices for Innovation (VFI) and some of our great members had the honor of being highlighted at the 2022 Microsoft Inspire conference in a #TechForGood video. The video provides just a few ...
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The Chips Act was recently signed into law by @POTUS. Learn how the $52 billion in subsidies will benefit the production of computer chips and research facilities: https://wapo.st/3JW4ByO
#ICYMI: @NTIAgov announced that all states & territories have submitted applications for initial planning funds as part of the $42.45B Broadband Equity, Access, & Deployment Program, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s #InternetforAll initiative. https://bit.ly/3QpeFmp
As we celebrate #NationalBlackBusinessMonth, we are highlighting four partners who, as Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative participants, came together to create new business opportunities.
Check out the full story: https://msft.it/6014jXTA8
Microsoft is committed to supporting nonprofits across the globe as they play a crucial role in supporting emergency relief efforts. https://msft.it/6010jkjIp
#WorldHumanitarianDay #TechForGood
The @CISAgov developed a toolkit to help state and local election officials make their #cybersecurity infrastructure more resilient against #cyberattacks. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3c1ATMb
.@NTIAgov Chief @DavidsonNTIA says that demand for Tribal Connectivity Program funding demonstrates a critical need for improved connectivity on Tribal lands. Learn more about how the agency is ramping up support: https://bit.ly/3pmKqR7
.@GovDunleavy recently signed legislation creating a statewide #broadband office along with a fund to cover the expenses of connecting the state's vast, rural landscape. Learn more about the new law: https://bit.ly/3ChKVU6
The CHIPS and Science Act is set to be signed into law and will increase federal funding for R&D across several programs, along with reorganizing the @NSF to strengthen its focus on technology. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QvfeKZ
Want to learn more about where the American Data Privacy and Protection Act is going? Tune into this podcast from @techpolicypress for more: https://spoti.fi/3BTjBf4 🎧
The White House has made it clear that #broadband availability entails more than access. It includes affordability, competition, access to information, and training. Read more: https://bit.ly/3vTBbf4
The U.S. has never had a comprehensive national law governing online #DataPrivacy, and now it looks as though the American Data Privacy and Protection Act is halted. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SAo8J9
Two bills advancing in Congress, the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act and the Kids Online Safety Act, aim to crack down on social media companies. Learn more from @Politico: https://politi.co/3SBh3YO
Congratulations to VFI member Janani Shivakumar on winning a Congressional Award for exceptional social advocacy, leadership & school involvement from Congressman @FrankPallone! We are proud to have you as an advocate.
2$401 million in funding from the Biden administration will serve socially vulnerable communities and provide high-speed internet access to 31,000 residents and businesses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SyPpM6
Leaders at the @CISAgov have confirmed that #ransomware hackers are targeting large organizations and smaller entities as well. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QfySuj
Telling your #techforgood story will #inspire others to identify needs and help to fill gaps in their communities. @vfiorg #tellyourstory https://twitter.com/vfiorg/status/1555209695429890048
It's not too late to submit your own #TechForGood Story. Share your story to showcase how VFI members are making a difference in their communities through #technology: https://bit.ly/3d6R77f
At this Friday’s Open Meeting, we’ll vote to establish a one-year pilot program, “Your Home, Your Internet,” by leveraging housing assistance programs to narrow the #DigitalDivide through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Details ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xSnDR. #BroadbandForAll
Governments can advance #DigitalEquity and close the #DigitalDivide by establishing high-speed #broadband access and wireless connectivity everywhere. Learn more from @bbcmag: https://bit.ly/3oSi5SA
Legislators on the House Judiciary Committee are looking to fill a gap in a federal #DataPrivacy bill that allows government agencies to conduct surveillance without obtaining warrants or subpoenas. Read more: https://bit.ly/3d1FFte
Voices for Innovation Driving #TechForGood
Some of our great members had the honor of being highlighted at the 2022 Microsoft Inspire conference in this #TechForGood video. See how Microsoft partners working with VFI are making a difference in their communities.
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Affordable, Accessible High-Speed Internet for Every American In May 2021, BroadbandNow confirmed that 42 million Americans lack access to broadband. Microsoft’s own research finds that more than 120 million people in the U.S.—representing more than one-third of our nation’s population—do not use the (...)
Rights and Responsibilities When It Comes to Data Privacy Privacy is recognized as a fundamental human right by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and many other treaties. Data-driven innovations and services should (...)
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Voices for Innovation (VFI) is a Microsoft-supported community of technology professionals and everyday Americans committed to advancing discussions about the most important technology policies. As citizen advocates, we champion public policies that foster innovation, support business growth, and enable technology to address societal challenges.