{"id":16529,"date":"2024-07-08T18:44:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T18:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/?post_type=product&#038;p=16529"},"modified":"2025-03-04T10:40:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:40:55","slug":"broadband-access","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadband Access"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hope-product-content-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hope-product-content-side is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading hope-product-heading\">In an increasingly connected world, access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet is crucial for individuals, businesses, and communities.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hope-product-content-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hope-product-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hope-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02c5204ae1e10877012a54c15fa8feb6\"><strong>This page will serve as a valuable hub, providing you with information, insights, tutorials and resources to navigate the landscape of broadband funding opportunities and technical assistance programs. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a rural community seeking to bridge the digital divide or an entrepreneur looking to leverage broadband connectivity, you\u2019ll find a wealth of knowledge here to support your endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>National Broadband Resource Hub<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>www.broadbandhub.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Broadband Resource Hub is a philanthropic initiative empowering government and community leaders to build a better broadband future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Center on Rural Innovation<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ruralinnovation.us\">https:\/\/ruralinnovation.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) is a national nonprofit action tank committed to advancing economic prosperity in rural America through the creation of inclusive digital economy ecosystems that support local entrepreneurship and job creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Broadband Bootcamp<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Appalachian Regional Commission, in partnership with the National Broadband Resource Hub, is offering a Zoom-in broadband bootcamp of one-hour sessions over six weeks that will cover everything about broadband that local leaders need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 1: Foundations of Broadband<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this first session, equip yourself with the concepts and terminology to have nuanced conversations about broadband technology, understand what technology is right for your contexts, and go deeper in understanding the specific challenges new broadband programs are intended to address. The session covers: the history of connectivity; terminology and technology; and barriers and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Broadband Bootcamp \u2014 Session 1: Foundations of broadband\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nF7PimOkSWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 2: Approaches to closing broadband gaps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this second session, learn about some of the general best practices to broadband planning in every context \u2014 and how many different paths can lead to good outcomes. This session will cover: planning frameworks, typical steps in planning process, example scenarios, and public-private partnership case studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Broadband Bootcamp \u2014 Session 2: Approaches to closing broadband gaps\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ddBD6AceAcs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 3: Broadband data and why it matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this third session, learn why mapping is important and the role local mapping can play in federal funding opportunities, along with community survey and speed testing tools. This presentation will cover: FCC 477 forms and issues with current data; how \u201cquality\u201d internet speeds are being redefined; changes to service coverage eligibility; the new FCC maps and challenge process; and a robust Q-and-A session!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Broadband Bootcamp \u2014 Session 3: Broadband data and why it matters\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DtPSM_ZHEq0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 4: Partnership models for providing high-speed internet service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this fourth session, we will cover the different forms that public-private partnerships can take when it comes to deploying broadband in rural areas. This includes understanding common partners and considerations, what makes a good ISP partner, partnership structures, and best practices for partnership formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Broadband Bootcamp \u2014 Session 4: Partnership models for providing high-speed internet service\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EvYMhpHJfqY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 5: Broadband funding in the ARC region<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this fifth session, we will cover the information you need to make sure your region can target the right funding at the right time, and be as competitive as possible. We\u2019ll discuss: federal and regional grant programs; local and state funding, private financing options, matching funding, and maximizing grant scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Broadband Bootcamp \u2014 Session 5: Broadband funding in the ARC region\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ffz57rGdml0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 6: Digital inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sixth session, we dive into the subject of digital inclusion and topics such as: defining the digital divide, digital inclusion, and digital equity: digital equity requirements of funding programs; best practices for enabling greater adoption, including affordability, ACP enrollment, and digital navigators programs; and how to create a digital inclusion plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Broadband Bootcamp \u2014 Session 6: Digital inclusion\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W2-f8cFgSc0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an increasingly connected world, access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet is crucial for individuals, businesses, and communities. This page will serve as a valuable hub, providing you with information, insights, tutorials and resources to navigate the landscape of broadband funding opportunities and technical assistance programs. Whether you\u2019re a rural community seeking to bridge the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","product_category":[244,249],"class_list":["post-16529","product","type-product","status-publish","hentry","product_category-business","product_category-community-development"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.3 (Yoast SEO v23.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Broadband Access - Hope CU<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how HOPE is expanding broadband access to bridge the digital divide. Check out this page for incredible insights.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Broadband Access\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how HOPE is expanding broadband access to bridge the digital divide. Check out this page for incredible insights.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hope CU\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HopeCreditUnion\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-03-04T15:40:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@hopecreditunion\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/\",\"name\":\"Broadband Access - Hope CU\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2024-07-08T18:44:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-03-04T15:40:55+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learn how HOPE is expanding broadband access to bridge the digital divide. Check out this page for incredible insights.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Products\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Broadband Access\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/\",\"name\":\"Hope CU\",\"description\":\"Brighter Futures Begin with HOPE.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Hope CU\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HOPE-30th-logo_credit-horizontal.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HOPE-30th-logo_credit-horizontal.png\",\"width\":2265,\"height\":448,\"caption\":\"Hope CU\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HopeCreditUnion\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/hopecreditunion\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hopecreditunion\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/hope-federal-credit-union\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Broadband Access - Hope CU","description":"Learn how HOPE is expanding broadband access to bridge the digital divide. Check out this page for incredible insights.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Broadband Access","og_description":"Learn how HOPE is expanding broadband access to bridge the digital divide. Check out this page for incredible insights.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/","og_site_name":"Hope CU","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HopeCreditUnion\/","article_modified_time":"2025-03-04T15:40:55+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@hopecreditunion","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/","url":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/","name":"Broadband Access - Hope CU","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#website"},"datePublished":"2024-07-08T18:44:01+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-04T15:40:55+00:00","description":"Learn how HOPE is expanding broadband access to bridge the digital divide. Check out this page for incredible insights.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/community-development\/broadband-access\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Products","item":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Broadband Access"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/","name":"Hope CU","description":"Brighter Futures Begin with HOPE.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#organization","name":"Hope CU","url":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HOPE-30th-logo_credit-horizontal.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HOPE-30th-logo_credit-horizontal.png","width":2265,"height":448,"caption":"Hope CU"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HopeCreditUnion\/","https:\/\/x.com\/hopecreditunion","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hopecreditunion","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/hope-federal-credit-union\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/16529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/16529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17874,"href":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/16529\/revisions\/17874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_category?post=16529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}