Advocacy Toolkit

This toolkit contains simple, easy-to-understand strategies to aid in explaining the value of big broadband to every member of the American public.

Big Broadband Bill of Rights
This Bill of Rights is a document that begins to set the stage for clear, intelligent discussion about the links, the applications and the devices that are needed to ensure that every member of the American public has access to big broadband. Individuals and community groups can use it to start talking locally about how to get big broadband deployed in their community.

Gates Foundation Towards Equality of Access Library Guide
This report evaluates the importance of library-based computers in addressing the digital divide. Drawing from government statistics and independent research, the report finds widespread acceptance of library-based computer and Internet access from patrons and librarians. However, the report also notes urgent—but manageable— challenges facing libraries as they seek to maintain and further develop their role in providing access to digital information. This valued public service can only be sustained by the continued support of policymakers, librarians, and community advocates.

Rio Rancho Intel video
This video shows how Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a rural city, is using wireless broadband in their city to become a true digital city. It shows how government, schools, businesses and the entire community are working together and benefitting from the city going wireless.