California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) applauds the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) investments to “increase broadband access and digital inclusion in low-income, disadvantaged communities, and other communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption,” as stated in its announcement last week. These investments reinforce the CPUC […]
A statewide survey shows the digital divide narrowing in California, but many low-income residents remain under-connected. The latest statewide survey by USC researchers and the California Emerging Technology Fund indicates that 91% of households in California have broadband, yet challenges persist for low-income K-12 families, […]
Dear Digital Equity Champion: Today, we celebrate Giving Tuesday and invite you to join the spirit of generosity by “Giving the Gift of Connectivity” and donating to the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) Digital Equity Fund. Your contribution to the Digital Equity Fund will have […]
As families across California gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, a time of gratitude and connection, it is timely to reflect on a significant achievement in our state’s history with the passage of AB 414, the Digital Equity Bill of Rights. To our lawmakers and Governor Newsom […]
Dear Digital Equity Champions: Thank you for your dedication to transforming lives through your support of the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF). This message is a reminder to consider donating to the CETF Digital Equity Fund to “Give the Gift of Connectivity” this Giving Tuesday, […]
Dear Digital Equity Champions: We are grateful for your interest in transforming the lives of Californians seeking a better future by assisting the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to close the Digital Divide, promote Digital Inclusion, and achieve Digital Equity. California is a technological powerhouse, […]
California Leads the Nation As A Champion for Digitally-Disadvantaged A momentous milestone has been reached in the journey towards a more inclusive and equitable digital society with the passing of the Digital Equity Bill of Rights, which was recently signed into law by Governor […]
The California Emerging Technology Fund is pleased to announce that Governor Newsom has signed the Digital Equity Bill of Rights (AB414) into law! CETF wants to take a moment to thank the Governor, Legislators, and more than 5,000 organizations and individuals who have endorsed and mobilized for the passage of […]
Digital Navigators with Proven Track Record to Assist Households Across California AT&T and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) today announced a new collaborative effort to help 100 low-income households get connected to the Internet and become digitally skilled to help close the Digital Divide […]