By Hugh Willett Dale Youngblood worked on automobiles, air conditioners and other mechanical things for most of his life. He says he can fix just about anything. “When I worked at a machine shop in Rockwood years ago my boss taught me that anything that can be [...]
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(Harriman, Tenn.) November 1, 2021 — ROANEnet announced this week that it has received $2,500 from Comcast to provide education and digital literacy classes at their Comcast Wifi-powered “Lift Zone.” Earlier this year ROANEnet launched the first Comcast “Lift Zone” community center in Roane County. A Lift Zone offers access to free unlimited high-speed internet and computers for those who, […]
SpaceX Starlink Internet Service May Leave Beta In October – How To Sign Up. Here is the link to signup for service and you can look at coverage for your location. Starlink Here is a LiveView of Starlink satellites across the globe. Live Starlink Satellite and Coverage Map (satellitemap.space) BY KYLE ENCINA PUBLISHED OCT 30, 2020 SpaceX’s Official Starlink App Now […]
HARRIMAN, TN — ROANEnet has announced the creation of the Yager IT Internships to be awarded to local students interested in developing their technical skill sets. Named in honor of digital inclusion advocate and TN State Senator Ken Yager, the internships provide students with resume quality technical skills and hands-on experience. “I’m honored to be associated with this program that […]
ROANEnet is delighted to have received 30 New Dell Latitude 3190 laptops from Comcast to bring more Digital Equity to Roane County, TN.
If your school-aged child, K-12 (who lives in and goes to public, private, or is homeschooled in Roane County) needs a computer and you or the residents in your home have NO working computer in your home, ROANEnet has FREE refurbished desktop computer packages available for your child (desktop computer, mouse, keyboard, monitor). To receive a computer, an adult or […]
Demand for refurbished computers never been higher. This is why ROANEnet created the ROANEnet Digital Lab – to create a sustainable way for digital devices to be refurbished and recycled while getting tech into the hands of those who don’t currently have digital access. As we continue to pursue our mission by providing computers to those in need, we ask […]
On February 12, 2021, members of two University of Tennessee – Knoxville (UTK) undergraduate senior design teams, consisting of multidisciplinary engineering and business students and ROANEnet (roanenet.org), will be testing a portable mesh network in Rockwood, Tennessee.
CONNECT Roane is a community-based volunteer-run program in support of Roane County Schools with a twofold purpose: create an emergency plan for providing internet access to students and a broader goal of providing broadband access to all Roane County households.
ROANEnet (roanenet.org), a non-profit 501(c)(3) advocate for affordable, robust and reliable high-speed internet access, equitable availability of digital devices and training required to enhance the quality of life within Roane County, TN. is conducting a CONTEST to win a FREE HP EliteBook laptop computer donated by Verizon Wireless PLUS $100 for accessories donated by Rep. Kent Calfee. How to Enter: […]
During these unprecedented times, your local library can be an excellent resource for internet access and to check out electronic books to read. Electronic books do not require you to physically go to the library to check out books nor to be concerned about handling physical books or magazines that may or may not be completely clean. Check out R.E.A.D.S. – Regional eBook […]