ʻAuamo Consulting LLC

10/06/2021

Aloha Kākou

Please take some time to take this short survey and share the link with your networks. ʻAuamo Collaborative is measuring broadband connectivity and internet quality across the state to help improve infrastructure and advocacy for reliable and affordable internet for all Hawaii residents, but especially in our underserved rural areas. The more data we can collect allows us to build a comprehensive picture of the holes in our services. Mahalo nui for your support…

Rural Broadband Mapping Initiaitive to promote Digital Equity across Hawaiʻi in partnership with Kamehameha Schools, Internet Society, Community Broadband Networks, Hawaii Broadband Hui, and John A Burns School of Medicine

09/22/2021

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/09/the-pandemic-taught-us-broadband-is-essential-but-where-is-it/

A Big Island nonprofit plans to map underserved areas on the neighbor islands.

09/03/2021

If you or someone you know is on Hawaiʻi Island and in need of Emergency Rental Assistance, please apply today! There is still money available. See this link...

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

08/18/2021

https://www.kitv.com/story/44541175/community-members-needed-for-rural-broadband-mapping-project

The project aimed at discovering broadband capabilities in the rural areas of Hawaii Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kauai.

04/30/2021

Some relief coming for families in need through the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit program. You just need one of the below to qualify. If you or anyone in your household is unemployed due to COVID, receives free or reduced meals, SNAP, Medicaid, SSI or FPHA, or Veteranʻsbenefits, or can demonstrate income at 136% below the federal poverty level, or qualifies for a PELL grant, you are eligible for up to $50 credit towards your internet bill ($78 on tribal lands). Please share and more info to come.

This morning, the FCC announced that on May 12, 2021 (6AM EST) eligible households will be able to apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit.

In announcing the official launch date, Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel stated:

“Families in every corner of the country have been struggling to get online throughout this pandemic. For those families, we now say help is around the corner. In less than two weeks, we will have a new way for disconnected Americans to access the internet to carry out their day-to-day life, so they can reach the virtual classroom, take advantage of telehealth, and seek new employment opportunities.”

Beginning on May 12 households can apply in three ways:

1. Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.



2. Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find participating providers near you.



3. Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with proof of eligibility to: Emergency Broadband Support Center

P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742

12/11/2020

Please support the Kuauli Digital Opportunities Initiative in our Hardware for the Holidays Donation Drive

11/06/2020