Category Archives: Internet Access

This piece was originally posted on the Smart Chicago Collaborative blog.  Windsor Park Lutheran Evangelical Church in Chicago’s South Shore is the home of a collaborative, community-based connectivity initiative. Along with Leave No Veteran Behind, Cambium Networks, and a neighboring local restaurant, the Church set up a Wi-Fi network —  something to power job searches,…

What is the state of at-home broadband adoption in Chicago? We analyzed the most recent American Community Survey data to understand the state of connectivity in Chicago: At-home broadband adoption is a pivotal piece of digital equity, but not the only piece. Currently there is no means to consistently measure gaps in digital skills, digital learning…