Broadband in my community

Tribal Technology Assessment: The State of Internet Service on Tribal Lands (2019)

National quantitative study on the state of by the ASU American Indian Policy Institute. Key findings among survey respondents:

• 18% of Reservation residents have no internet access at home, wireless or land-based
• Most on Tribal lands are rely on smartphone alone for internet access

Full text | Fact Sheet

Broadband Research Initiative

Compilation of research & data visualizations of broadband access and adoption from Pew Charitable Trusts. Use of these resources can support data-driven discussions and responsive planning for digital inclusion activities.

Example research:

• 21 million Americans still lack broadband connectivity
• Smartphones help those without broadband get online, but don't necessarily bridge the digital divide
• Nearly one-in-five teens can't always finish their homework because of the digital divide

NTIA Digital Nation: Data Central

National data and analysis on computer and Internet use in the U.S, made available by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). An fun feature is the Digital Nation Data Explorer, an interactive map which shows change in computer and internet use over time. For quick guidance on using data sets to tell the story of the digital divide in your local community, see our "Digital Divide Data worksheet"

Becoming Broadband Ready: A Toolkit for Communities (2019)

This guide from Next Century Cities discusses practices and resources for communities seeking strategies and solutions to connect residents. This guide also includes suggested further reading and action checklists.

Building Digitally Inclusive Communities (2011)

A digitally inclusive community expands the economic and social opportunities provided by digital technology to all its members. The guide includes a discussion of overarching principles (and associated goals) and identifies the key characteristics of organizations and communities that foster digital inclusion.