The first round of subgrantee selection for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program in Missouri opens tomorrow, December 5. In preparation for the launch of BEAD Round 1, the Office of Broadband Development (OBD) has published Round 1 grant … Continued
Purchasing a computer can be a daunting task, especially when you’re bombarded with the technical jargon in computer ads and the information at the store. This blog will help to demystify the common terms you’ll encounter and help you make … Continued
Why Accessing Online Applications and Information requires more than a phone! Our smartphones have become our gateway to a vast world of online applications and information from any location, at any time. Whether it’s social media, news updates, or business … Continued
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools for enhancing online privacy and security. However, with their increasing popularity, several misconceptions have arisen about what VPNs can and cannot do. Understanding these misconceptions is crucial for users to make informed … Continued
Today, DED’s Office of Broadband Development released new tools for understanding upcoming broadband deployment plans at broadbandmap.mo.gov. The new “eligibility” view of the map shows the eligibility of individual addresses for funding from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) … Continued
As you become more engaged online through social media, shopping, education, finance, healthcare, and other applications, and you are following the best practices we discussed in a prior blog to protect your information online, you may be considering using a … Continued
DED’s Office of Broadband Development (OBD) has announced that the first application round for the Missouri Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program is scheduled to open on November 15, 2024. Round 1 applications will close at 5 p.m. on … Continued
In my blog Protecting Your Information Online, I recommend using unique usernames and passwords for every account you create. For most of us this creates a unique problem in trying to remember all those usernames and passwords. For most of … Continued
Do your friends, family, or neighbors turn to you for help with the internet, computers, or online tools like social media and banking? Are you eager to expand your digital skills and use them to benefit your community? Do you … Continued
Manhattan—September 23, 2024—Kansas State University is establishing a program to improve broadband access for thousands of Kansans, helping them navigate the digital economy more safely and successfully. The Digital Ambassador program is currently being piloted in the West Plains Extension … Continued