Catherine Rocchi

REPOST FROM @AKPIRG . What is digital equity, what is in Alaska's Digital Equity Plan, and what can YOU do to help make digital equity a reality in Alaska? . The Alaska Broadband Office recently released their draft Digital Equity Plan for the state of Alaska, which outlines how the state will distribute the billions of dollars in federal funding to achieve digital equity in our state. . The digital divide in Alaska is dramatic. Alaska ranks 51st in BroadbandNow’s annual rankings internet coverage, speed and availability, and 80% of Alaskans cannot get broadband at an affordable price ($60/month or less excluding promotions and government programs). In a world where access to internet is increasingly necessary to navigate education, health care, and social connection, this disparity is unacceptable and must be corrected. . The Digital Equity Plan affirms that the state of Alaska has a responsibility to take action to protect your Digital Equity Rights. We have to hold them accountable to this. . Share this post with your community to raise awareness around our RIGHTS to affordable, safe, reliable, and accessible internet! To read the full Digital Equity Plan and make a comment, visit the Alaska Broadband Office website: commerce.alaska.gov/web/abo facebook.com/AKPIRG/posts/pf…