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 white paper focuses on how technology is transforming mobility for older adults in rural communities. The study looks at how rideshare apps allow for greater mobility among older adults, how the ability to capture real-time data reducing service gaps and operational inefficiencies of public transportation, and how in-vehicle accessibility for older adults who still drive has been improved.

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This resource from the State of North Carolina provides an overview of why broadband is important, the benefits of broadband, and what technologies can be used to access broadband.

An exploration of the shared risks and rewards of the emerging public infrastructure/private service partnership model. The piece defines and describes the model (and its variations) from both a business and technical standpoint and summarizes case study examples from across the United States.

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A presentation that provides an overview of the constraints and opportunities posed to communities by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) small cell order. It frames small cell technologies and their implications for communities, describes technical and aesthetic standards, and describes the elements of a small cell cost analysis.

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This blog from CENIC explores wireless technologies that could be used by anchor institutions to extend their connectivity. Technologies include Wi-Fi mesh, television white space, Educational Broadband Service, and Citizens Broadband Radio Service.