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New FCC Report Shows that Wireless Carriers Exaggerate Coverage
On December 4, the FCC made a major announcement that the Commission would repurpose $9 billion to fund 5G deployment in rural America. So where exactly would the money go? Buried in the press release were the findings of a year-long investigation into the accuracy of cell phone network coverage maps. Mapping is important for
FCC Chairman Releases New Information on Rural Tribal Priority Window
In July, we highlighted the overwhelmingly poor decision by the FCC to commercialize the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum band before educators had an opportunity to apply for licenses. While the majority of the rulemaking was bad news, one of the positive decisions made by the FCC was to create a Rural Tribal Priority Window.
Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: MathTalk
Voqal’s Education Opportunity Project (EOP) seeks to measurably reduce educational opportunity gaps by providing capital and strategic advice to entrepreneurs and organizations working to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged populations. In this month’s Education Opportunity Project feature, we take a look at EOP investee, MathTalk. MathTalk uses augmented reality, designated installations and a mobile app
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Voqal Invests $252,000 to Support Social and Racial Equity in Minnesota
Voqal Invests $210,000 to Advance Social and Racial Equity in Colorado
One of the ways Voqal seeks to advance social equity is by supporting organizations that are addressing the educational opportunity gap. Learn more about these amazing organizations by checking out the Education Opportunity Project.
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