Tennessee Broadband Accelerate Program

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and Heartland Forward worked on a new planning and capacity-building program to help Tennessee communities leverage historic broadband infrastructure funding for community-driven broadband expansion. The Tennessee Broadband Accelerate program helped local governments throughout Tennessee receive expert support as they prepared to […]

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ROANEnet Receives Grant For Digital Literacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2024 ROANEnet, a Harriman, TN-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving digital literacy, has received a grant from the state to provide computer training to citizens of Roane and Rhea Counties. ROANEnet will receive $254,079.00 for digital literacy training, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of […]

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Bridging the Digital Divide in East TN: The ROANEnet Mission

In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, the ability to access and utilize technology is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Yet, in the scenic expanses of East Tennessee, a significant portion of our community remains isolated from the digital world. This is the digital divide – a gap that ROANEnet is passionately working to bridge. Why Bridging the Digital […]

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Richard Glover named Volunteer of the Month for ROANEnet

Richard Glover has been named Volunteer of the Month of November 2021 for the non-profit ROANEnet. Richard has been volunteering for ROANEnet since January 2021 to help apply his knowledge and experience serving Roane County. He is responsible for the management of ROANEnet’s Digital Lab, mentoring desktop support interns and the refurbishing of digital equipment for distribution to the community. […]

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CONTEST OFFERS STUDENTS CHANCE TO WIN $$, LAPTOP

ROANEnet, a Roane County non-profit dedicated to digital inclusion, is sponsoring an essay contest for Roane County students. The winners will receive $100 and a laptop computer. State Representative Kent Calfee will be one of the volunteers judging the contest and presenting prizes to the winners. The contest is open to elementary, middle, high school and technical or college students […]

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ROANEnet Receives Funding from Comcast for Local Lift Zone Initiative

(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, […]

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Curious About Starlink?

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 […]

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Communities Connect for Student Internet Access Solutions

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.

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As Schools Close, Families Face the Digital Divide

If you are as concerned as we are about the education of our children and safety of our community then contact your local Roane County Commissioner and ask for their help in Bridging the Digital Divide in Roane County.

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