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Foundation Announces New Support for Public Libraries to Help Provide Broadband Access for More Americans
Arkansas State Library Hosts Summit to Kickoff Statewide Effort to Improve Internet Access in State’s Public Libraries
Arkansas Libraries Invited to Participate in a Pilot Program to Improve Internet Connections
Pilot Grant Program To Improve Internet Connections in Public Libraries
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Foundation Announces New Support for Public Libraries to Help Provide Broadband Access for More Americans
SEATTLE -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today committed nearly $3.4 million in grants to bolster Internet connections for libraries in five states. It also announced partnerships with 14 additional states to help public libraries compete for federal broadband stimulus funds. Nationally, libraries report that patron demand for high-speed Internet access is growing faster than their ability to provide increased bandwidth. A recent American Library Association study reports that 60 percent of all libraries say their current Internet speed is insufficient.
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