Case Studies

  • MB Nation – Grant Recipient Updates MB Nation – Grant Recipient Updates

    MB Nation – Grant Recipient Updates

  • Johnson & Wales University Johnson & Wales University

    Johnson & Wales University

  • Cornerstone Christian Academy Cornerstone Christian Academy

    Cornerstone Christian Academy

  • North West Prep School North West Prep School

    North West Prep School

  • St. Casmier Catholic School St. Casmier Catholic School

    St. Casmier Catholic School

  • Yuba County Career Prep Yuba County Career Prep

    Yuba County Career Prep

  • St. Paul's Catholic School St. Paul's Catholic School

    St. Paul's Catholic School

  • St Therese Catholic School St Therese Catholic School

    St Therese Catholic School

  • Valley Arts & Science Academy Valley Arts & Science Academy

    Valley Arts & Science Academy

  • St Theresa Catholic School St Theresa Catholic School

    St Theresa Catholic School

  • St. Patrick Academy St. Patrick Academy

    St. Patrick Academy

  • Schaefer Elementary School Schaefer Elementary School

    Schaefer Elementary School

  • Kona Community School for Adults Kona Community School for Adults

    Kona Community School for Adults

  • Jack London Elementary School Jack London Elementary School

    Jack London Elementary School

  • Holy Rosary School Holy Rosary School

    Holy Rosary School

  • Empire Elementary Empire Elementary

    Empire Elementary

  • Academy Prep St. Peters Academy Prep St. Peters

    Academy Prep St. Peters

  • Austin Peace Academy Austin Peace Academy

    Austin Peace Academy

Connectivity opens doors to connectivity but funding cuts are locking. those doors

A Laptop, a Connection, and a Cap and Gown: What Belinda’s Story Tells Us About the Cost of Closing Doors

Every so often, a single story does the work of a hundred white papers. Sean Gonsalves’ recent piece for Community Networks, “A Cap, Gown, and Connection,” is one of those. It’s the story of Belinda Parker-Mendoza, a 45-year-old mother on San Antonio’s East Side who walked onto her college campus for the first time to pick up her cap and gown.

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AI Equity in Schools | Mobile Beacon

Article Share this Article Schools Are Going All‑In on AI. Can the Internet Keep Up? May 2026 | 6 minute read “It’s irresponsible to not teach AI. We have to. We are preparing kids for their future.” — Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District The conversation around artificial intelligence in education has reached a tipping point. According to a 2025 Microsoft report, 86% […]

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Digital Wish and Mobile Beacon Connect Schools

Media Advisory For Immediate Release Digital Wish and Mobile Beacon Expand Affordable Connectivity and Device Access for Schools New offerings include donated SIM cards, Chromebooks, and tablets to help schools restore hotspot lending and support student connectivity LINCOLN, R.I. – May 01, 2026 – Digital Wish, in partnership with Mobile Beacon, is expanding affordable connectivity […]

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Van Buren District Library

How Van Buren District Library Closed the Digital Divide and Became Mobile Beacon’s #1 Partner in the Nation

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Van Buren District Library expands services with internet program

DECATUR — The Van Buren District Library is closing the digital divide in Southwest Michigan through its Mobile Internet Hotspot lending program in partnership with Mobile Beacon, a nonprofit provider of cellular broadband internet services. Since launching in early 2022, the program has empowered library patrons across Van Buren County to access high-speed internet from […]

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Mobile Beacon Launches Disaster Relief Program to Support Texas Communities Impacted by Flooding

In response to the devastating flooding across Texas, Mobile Beacon, a nonprofit provider of affordable, high-speed wireless internet, is launching a Disaster Recovery Technology Kit Program to help restore connectivity for community anchor institutions on the front lines of the crisis. The program provides up to 25 free 4G LTE hotspot devices to eligible schools, […]

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Mobile Beacon Launches Disaster Relief Program to Support Texas Communities Impacted by Flooding

Johnston, RI -In response to the devastating flooding across Texas, Mobile Beacon, a nonprofit provider of affordable, high-speed wireless internet, is launching a Disaster Recovery Technology Kit Program to help restore connectivity for community anchor institutions on the front lines of the crisis. The program provides up to 25 free 4G LTE hotspot devices to […]

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With portable hot spots, Dayton library sees demand, challenges

Broadband projects have connected much of Columbia County to the internet in recent years, but service is unevenly distributed. “We have a fairly large percentage of the people without reliable internet,” said Ellen Brigham, director of the Dayton Memorial Library. This is especially true, she said, “in the outlying areas and in the rural valleys.” […]

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CENIC and its Members Help Prepare for, Recover from, and Respond to Disasters

Connectivity Restored Quickly at Altadena Following LA Fires The Altadena Library relied on a lit circuit for its primary Internet connectivity to CalREN. When the Los Angeles fires caused the library’s lit service to go out of service indefinitely, the library was left without reliable Internet access, impacting its ability to serve patrons during the […]

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MassHire

The MassHire Metro North Workforce Board received a grant through the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act to support immigrant entrepreneurs in the community.

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