FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL LISTENING SESSIONS PLANNED FOR
BROADBAND ACCESS & DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES
Lincoln, April 11, 2023- The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) in cooperation with the Nebraska
Broadband Office and the Office of the OCIO/NITC
will hold a series of community listening sessions on
broadband access and digital opportunities.
In April, community listening sessions; will be held in:
- Grand Island, April 19, 5:30 p.m.,
Hall County Extension, 3180 W Highway 34 - Niobrara, April 26, 12:00 p.m.,
Niobrara Village Fire Hall, 259 Spruce Avenue - Norfolk, April 26, 5:00 p.m.,
Norfolk Public Library, 308 W. Prospect Avenue
The listening sessions are designed to engage a diverse cross
section of Nebraskans to inform the development of
comprehensive plans to best address digital equity needs
throughout the state and broadband deployment for
unserved and underserved Nebraskans.
Citizens and stakeholders attending the events will be
provided an opportunity to share their needs and concerns
when it comes to broadband deployment and digital
equity in Nebraska. Detailed information on the
Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment or BEAD
program and the Digital Equity Planning Initiative as well
as the current state of broadband adoption and
affordability will also be provided.
Locations, times and dates of additional community listening
sessions throughout the state are being finalized. Additional
details regarding future community sessions will be
announced and posted to the Broadband Nebraska website.
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Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226
deb.collins@nebraska.gov
