If you recall, I’ve written several times on the government’s effort to expand broadband access to everyone, especially to those living in rural areas where no cable or fiber is available. In the previous Biden administration, the program focused on providing fiber connections which requires lots of installers and technicians, stringing fiber on poles or […]
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PA Government Standing in the Way of Broadband Expansion
You may remember back in 2023 when I brought up the issue of Pennsylvania’s so called “broadband deserts.” The term applies to those areas of the state where residents have no easily accessible broadband connection to the internet. The federal government has allocated over $1 billion to PA to expand broadband, yet there hasn’t been […]
Government Wasting Money and Time on Broadband and Computers – Just Do It Yourself for Big Savings and No Waiting
Broadband access to the internet is a hot button issue right now and has been for some time. The government “solution” is always the same, spend more of your money and the result is always the same, nothing gets done. Answers are available now, no government programs necessary and there’s a lot you can do […]
Does Pennsylvania Really Have Broadband Deserts?
An article recently published by the Erie Times and GoErie.com, tells us: Broadband Deserts Leave PA Farms Far Behind Neighbors, but is it true? Certainly many farms and households in rural areas are not connected to the internet at high speed, but it doesn’t mean there are no options available right now. Government to the […]
Check the FCC Broadband Map For Accuracy Where You Live or Work
Right now, the FCC wants to know if you have broadband internet access available. The Federal Communications Commission has a national broadband map indicating what they believe is the state of broadband internet access at all locations around the country. Funds are available to expand access and will be directed to those areas not covered […]
Starlink is Your Broadband Internet Alternative to Waiting for Cable or Fiber
If you live in North East and you don’t have access to broadband internet where you live or work, you’re probably tired of hearing that “it’s coming.” You can certainly wait for one of the cable or fiber providers to make their way to your location, sometime, someday, or you can take matters into your […]
Here’s a VNET Fiber Survey for Broadband Internet Where You Live
It’s obvious many North East area residents do not have broadband internet. It’s hard to believe in this day and age, but it’s true. VNET Fiber by Velocity Net has put up this survey to determine where they should expand their fiber network. If you still have no broadband connection and nothing is coming your […]
Congressional App Challenge is Opportunity for Middle and High School Students
Congressman Mike Kelly just sent out a notice about the Congressional App Challenge now starting for 2025 and it’s a fantastic opportunity for middle and high school students to jump into programming. Students are challenged to create an application of their own choosing on whatever interests them. PLATFORM: The app can be developed for any […]
FarmBot – Agriculture, Engineering, Robotics, Programming – An Entire STEM Curriculum in One Machine
If you’re familiar with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining, CNC routers or even 3D printers, you’ll, immediately see what FarmBot is, it’s a CNC farming machine for raised gardens. It’s obviously overkill for small plots like these, but it’s perfect for anyone or any school that wants to learn or teach students about the many […]
News Headlines You Ought to See
As Paul Harvey said, “And now, you know the rest of the story” Have you noticed how our “local media,” the Erie, PA based TV stations and newspaper, so often miss stories that run counter to the mainstream narrative? An occasional opinion article slips by, but some topics rarely, if ever, appear. Here’s a constantly […]