April 2025

The Oregon Broadband Equity Coalition (OBEC) is celebrating it's one year anniversary. The Oregon Broadband Equity Coalition (OBEC) is a statewide group of organizations, Tribal Nations, Internet Service Providers, community members, and business and government representatives working together to promote access to broadband with the necessary tools and skills to be proficient and safe. OBEC was officially launched on February 22, 2024 with the purpose of empowering Oregonians, communities,...

In today’s world, reliable, high-speed internet isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. The internet connects people to healthcare, jobs, and loved ones, making it central to modern life. Even so, many rural communities still struggle to access these opportunities. Broadband is available but many lack the skills to effectively use it. Think of it this way: broadband is the highway, but digital skills are the vehicles that drive people forward. It’s not enough to just provide connectivity; people...