This study from AARP Research explored the technology use and attitudes of Americans over the age of 50. The study reveals that mobile and computers are the primary devices and wearable technology has been adopted by only a small percentage of the 50+ market.

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This article explains the Digital US Coalition’s Digital Navigator program. The goals of the program focus on digital inclusion—such as providing tech support, internet access and devices—and opportunities for digital skills and job training.

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This resource from NDIA details its digital inclusion policy priorities for 2021-2022, which it believes would make significant progress in advancing digital equity. The policy recommendations are to make broadband affordable for everyone in the United States, to fund and support community-based digital inclusion programs, fund and invest in progressive digital skills pathways, and increase accesses to devices for everyone.

The Internet Society offers a wide range of free, self-paced online courses for those wishing to explore the technical and programmatic aspects of broadband development. Course topics include network operations, Internet exchange points, encryption, and grant application and project implementation.

This guidebook offers strategies and recommendations for developing digital inclusion programs that address affordable internet access, affordable devices, digital literacy training, technology support, and applications and content development.

This playbook from US Ignite is a transcription of the Ignite on Air podcast, in which leaders from American cities shared their experiences with smart city small cells. They describe their interactions with wireless carriers and provide insight related to permitting, deployment strategies, and revenue opportunities.

This resource announces the $20 million investment into DigitalC from Project OVERCOME, the National Science Foundation, and Schmidt Futures. DigitalC provides some of the highest wireless bandwidths to homes in Greater Cleveland’s unserved and underserved areas, along with training and access to devices. The grant will help expand capacity to provide access and accelerate adoption of broadband connectivity infrastructure throughout the city.

This report from 2018 explains the digital equity challenges that many residents of San Francisco face. Written for organizations working with at-risk communities, the Digital Equity Playbook collects ideas for them to understand their communities’ digital needs, help them get connected, and teach digital skills.

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This webpage describes the infrastructure needed to build a telehealth system, including broadband access, imaging technology or peripherals, technical support staff, and training.

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