(Getty Images) Want to act on broadband? Start here. The pandemic highlighted the magnitude of the digital divide, and government is now presented with a unique opportunity to act. Sep 30, 2021 By Sam Liccardo and Loranne Ausley
San Jose, California, Mayor Sam Liccardo speaks at a conference in 2016. (Marla Aufmuth / Getty Images) San Jose launches cryptocurrency pilot to close digital divide San Jose will deploy 20 hotspots that also mine cryptocurrency throughout the city with the aim of subsidizing internet costs for 1,300 households. Sep 29, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist in July 2019. (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images) State and local officials join new progressive broadband group A group of progressive elected officials will convene monthly to share ideas on how to expand broadband access in their cities and states. May 24, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
San Jose, California, Mayor Sam Liccardo (Anthony Quintano) San Jose, Calif., mayor says more collaboration needed for 5G leap Sam Liccardo said cities need help from telecom firms and the federal government to avoid saddling citizens with the cost of 5G infrastructure. Oct 29, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
San Jose, California, Mayor Sam Liccardo (Anthony Quintano) San Jose to distribute 11,000 Wi-Fi hotspots to students this year An announcement by Mayor Sam Liccardo on Monday advances one leg of San Jose’s $8.2 million “COVID-19 Digital Inclusion Expenditure Plan." Aug 3, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) San Jose’s chief innovation officer steps down after four years After leading tech initiatives that include a $24 million project to close the city's digital divide, Shireen Santosham has taken a position with a vertical farming company. Jan 9, 2020 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Cities object to FCC’s new rules on 5G rollout "The FCC is threatening the public’s right to control public property," New York City CIO Samir Saini wrote. Sep 27, 2018 By Benjamin Freed
San Jose tackles affordable housing with IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant With the help of digital consulting services valued at 00,000, the city plans to launch two new affordable housing systems this fall. Aug 10, 2017 By Jason Shueh