In the first-of-its-kind collaboration, nationally-recognized researchers from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, in partnership with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and with support from The Pew Charitable Trusts, will identify effective and sustainable strategies for bringing […]
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Closing the Digital Divide is critical for health equity; Partnership is only California applicant funded in most recent FCC round Los Angeles – The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) in partnership with Los Angeles Jewish Home has been awarded $862,906 by the Federal Communications Commission […]
With billions of public dollars at stake, top U.S. Internet researchers and policy leaders will identify effective models to get households in need online In the first-of-its-kind collaboration, nationally-recognized researchers from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, in partnership […]
Introducing the First-Ever Digital Equity Bill of Rights Declaring Access, Affordability and Digital Skills Training a 21st Century Civil Right Los Angeles and Bay Area – August 5, 2021 – As national leaders are preparing to vote on a bill to spend $65 billion to […]
Los Angeles and Bay Area – May 14, 2021 – CETF and partners applaud “bold” commitment for expanding broadband investment; group calls for regional coordination to ensure state “gets fair share” of federal dollars to leverage state investment – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released the May […]
Los Angeles and Bay Area – April 22, 2021 – Accelerate investment in communities for future-proof broadband infrastructure – The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and Valley Vision on behalf of the Connected Capital Area Broadband Consortium today are releasing “Getting Connected: A Broadband Deployment […]
Los Angeles and Bay Area – April 19, 2021 – Telecommuting, telehealth trends show long-term potential for fewer vehicle trips; home broadband is essential for economy, environment and equity – A new Statewide Survey released today by the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and the [...]
Los Angeles and Bay Area -- Pandemic-era survey finds poorest households are at risk of falling farther behind without urgent action-- A new Statewide Survey released today by the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and the University of Southern California (USC) finds more than 90% [...]
CETF President and CEO Sunne Wright McPeak urges business leaders and Internet Service Providers to seek sincere public-private partnerships to close the Digital Divide in President Biden’s first term.
Watch CETF President and CEO Sunne Wright McPeak during a live video discussion with BroadbandBreakfast Editor and Publisher Drew Clark. Learn how Sunne Wright McPeak has successfully led collaboration and strategies with lawmakers, regulators, corporations, industry leaders, civic groups and, community-based organizations to close the […]