Digital Inclusion Articles

The Decade of Digital Inclusion 6G: An Overview of the Possibilities

6G Summit on Connecting the Unconnected: An Overview of the Possibilities

Marconi Society October 1, 2021

Did you miss the 6G Summit on Connecting the Unconnected? Catch up with takeaways from our brilliant panelists.

What Will Digital Equity Look Like in Ten Years?

Samantha Schartman-Cycyk September 22, 2021

As you may have seen, The Decade of Digital Inclusion, our event series focused on the intersections of policy, technology, and digital inclusion, is now

A group of people together with one isolated to the side

Reflecting on the Issues That Keep Us Up at Night

Marconi Society September 22, 2021

In this article, we offer a summary of our September 15 panel, Digital Inclusion: The Issues That Keep Us Up at Night, which officially kicks off our event series.

Wireless Technology 101: Why MIMO Matters to Digital Inclusion

Ana García Armada September 2, 2021

In this article, professor Ana García Armada offers an introduction to the development and practical applications of MIMO technology for a non-technical audience.

Connecting the Next Billion: Marconi Society Announces Schedule, Speakers for Groundbreaking Event, The Decade of Digital Inclusion

Jennifer Juan August 17, 2021

The Marconi Society announced an ambitious program for its virtual master class and hybrid symposium and gala this fall.

A view of a cell tower from directly underneath, looking towards the sky

Why a Decadal Survey of Information and Communication Technologies is Imperative

Vint Cerf August 13, 2021

Chairman of the Board Vint Cerf lays out his vision for the Marconi Society’s decadal survey of information and communications technology (ICT) in service of digital inclusion.

A woman wearing a bright scarf and jacket stands in front of a row of flags

Meet Doreen Bogdan-Martin, International Champion for Digital Equity

Marconi Society August 5, 2021

Doreen Bogdan-Martin will headline The Decade of Digital Inclusion, a master class and symposium in connecting the next billion.

Join Us for The Decade of Digital Inclusion: A Master Class in Connecting the Next Billion

Marconi Society July 14, 2021

Co-Chairs Vint Cerf and Samantha Schartman-Cycyk share their vision for The Decade of Digital Inclusion.

Harnessing the Internet to Tell Black Stories: An Interview with BlackFact’s Ken Granderson

Marconi Society July 7, 2021

Granderson reflects on his career and his vision for communities of color to use the power of technology to shape their future.

An illustration of many hands each holding a computer, tablet, or smartphone

Why Low-Cost Devices Matter for Broadband Policy

Marconi Society June 22, 2021

By Colin Rhinesmith
This article was originally published by the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society.

A person standing outside holds four $20 bills in one hand

The Power of Financial Inclusion: A Conversation with Tim Lucas of SaverLife

Marconi Society June 1, 2021

In this interview with Tim Lucas, we discuss the relationship between connectivity and financial security.

Two college-age students lean towards a laptop

Growing Uganda’s Next Generation of Technology Leaders: Applications Open for Cutting-Edge Student Training Program

Marconi Society May 3, 2021

The Marconi Society announced today the newest chapter of its Celestini Program, a global workforce development initiative that pairs students with training and funding to explore connected technology applications