Category: Broadband

City of Bloomington Seeks Input for Digital Equity Strategic Plan

11/30/2020

A Dec. 1 public meeting and online survey are the next steps in the City of Bloomington's Digital Equity Strategic Plan. The city recently released a draft of the plan, which lays out a framework to improve internet accessibility and affordability for Bloomington residents.

A meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1 starts at 6:30 p.m. via this Zoom link.

Click here to give feedback online.

0 Comments

Digital Equity Study Shows Range of Challenges for Broadband Access

8/19/2020

0 Comments

The City of Bloomington has released a report looking at digital equity among city residents. The report is intended to guide development of the city's digital equity strategic plan.

Among the findings:

12% of low-income respondents never interact with the internet.
The homework gap (problems completing homework due to internet deficiencies) is significant for lower-bandwidth households.
Existing subsidy programs from internet service providers aren’t fully being used by eligible residents.
Caregivers are concerned about risks and their ability to protect children from online harms.
Low-income residents report a lack of desired computing skills and are interested in training to improve their skills.
The skills gap is pronounced for low-income and older residents: 50% of such respondents think they do not have the skills they need to use the internet effectively and comfortably.
Fully half of respondents said their job now requires internet access at home.
There is broad support for the City doing more to address digital equity issues and to improve broadband in Bloomington.

Click here to read the report.

0 Comments

Advocacy Matters
Local News & Updates

City of Bloomington Seeks Input for Digital Equity Strategic Plan

Digital Equity Study Shows Range of Challenges for Broadband Access

Mary Morgan

Archives

Categories

Advocacy MattersLocal News & Updates

City of Bloomington Seeks Input for Digital Equity Strategic Plan

Digital Equity Study Shows Range of Challenges for Broadband Access

Mary Morgan

Archives

Categories

Advocacy Matters
Local News & Updates