Rural Alaska communities have largely been left behind in the digital revolution -- until now | Alaska Insight

Alaska Public Media | By Lori Townsend

Published November 5, 2021 at 4:54 PM AKDT

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Woman talks to guest on TV monitor on a television set. — Alaska Insight host, Lori Townsend, talks to guests about rural internet needs on the set of Alaska Insight on Nov. 4, 2021.

Better internet access is coming to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, but other regions of the state are still waiting to bridge the digital divide. How will new technology and funding resources help?

Lori Townsend speaks with Hallie Bissett, Chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband, and Akiak Technology CEO & President Kevin Hamer.

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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.

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