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50 themes. The topics within them.

Explore recurring topics across 7,824 documented records. Related concepts are grouped using the descriptive codebook, with each theme opening to its subtopics and projects.

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Top 50 topics

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01Solutions and InitiativesWorkforce skills, careers and vocational pathways5,515matching records

Underlying subtopics

6 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Digital Gig Workforce
  • Digital Skilling and Workforce Development
  • Inclusive Hiring/"Plus One" Practice
  • IT Outsourcing and Vocational Training
  • STEM and Tech Upskilling
  • STEM to STEAM Education

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02Demographics and PeopleSchool connectivity and K–12 learning5,057matching records

Underlying subtopics

6 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Homework Gap
  • K-12 Students and Learners
  • K-12 Students/Homework Gap
  • Parents and Caregivers
  • Schools and School Districts
  • Students/K-12 Learners

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03Organizations and EntitiesGovernment agencies and regulators5,008matching records

Underlying subtopics

35 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Distrust of Technology/Government
  • E-Government Portals
  • E-Government/Digital Identity
  • E-Government/Digital Public Services
  • eGovernment and Digital Public Infrastructure
  • FCC Maps and Challenge Process
  • Federal and Government Agencies
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Federal Government Agencies
  • Federal/National Government Agencies
  • Government Agencies
  • Government Agencies and Regulators
  • Government and Municipalities
  • Government and Regulators
  • Government Censorship/Information Control
  • Government Entities
  • Government Subsidies and Credits
  • Government Subsidies/ACP
  • Government Subsidies/Broadband Funding
  • Government/Federal Agencies
  • Government/Public Sector Agencies
  • Government/Regulatory Agencies
  • Government/Regulatory Bodies
  • Governments and Municipalities
  • Local and State Governments
  • Local Governments/Municipalities
  • Local/Municipal Governments
  • Municipal Governments
  • National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
  • NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)
  • Policy: Government Broadband Grants
  • Regulatory Bureaucracy
  • Regulatory Sandboxes
  • Smart City/E-Government Initiatives
  • State/Local Governments and Broadband Offices

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04Demographics and PeopleHigher education, research and student access4,293matching records

Underlying subtopics

3 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Educational Institutions
  • First-Generation Students
  • Higher Education Students

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05Barriers and ChallengesInfrastructure gaps, coverage and reliability2,948matching records

Underlying subtopics

36 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Barrier- Geographic/Infrastructure Limitations
  • Barrier-Infrastructure
  • BEAD/Infrastructure Funding
  • BEAD/Infrastructure Grants
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law/Digital Equity Act
  • Broadband and Fiber Infrastructure
  • Broadband Infrastructure
  • Broadband/Fiber Infrastructure
  • Broadband/Fiber Optic Infrastructure
  • Digital Public Infrastructure
  • Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
  • eGovernment and Digital Public Infrastructure
  • Fiber Optic and Middle-Mile Infrastructure
  • Fiber Optic Infrastructure
  • Geographic and Infrastructure Limitations
  • Geographic Isolation
  • Inadequate Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure and Access Gaps
  • Infrastructure and Connectivity Gaps
  • Infrastructure and Geographic Isolation
  • Infrastructure and Signal Gaps
  • Infrastructure Deficiencies
  • Infrastructure Deficits
  • Infrastructure Gaps
  • Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
  • Infrastructure/Connectivity Limits
  • Infrastructure/Coverage Gap
  • Infrastructure/Topography Barrier
  • Lack of Infrastructure
  • Lack of Infrastructure/Dead Zones
  • Lack of Infrastructure/Topography
  • Legacy/Outdated Infrastructure
  • Network Redundancy (IXPs)
  • Network Vulnerability
  • Open Access/Shared Infrastructure
  • Smart City Infrastructure

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06Barriers and ChallengesDigital literacy, skills and confidence2,508matching records

Underlying subtopics

21 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Ageist Stereotypes/Tech Anxiety
  • Community-Based Digital Literacy Training
  • Digital Literacy and Skill Gaps
  • Digital Literacy and Skills Deficit
  • Digital Literacy and Skills Deficits
  • Digital Literacy and Skills Gap
  • Digital Literacy Deficit
  • Digital Literacy Deficits
  • Digital Literacy Gap
  • Digital Literacy Shortages
  • Digital Literacy Training
  • Digital Literacy/Skill Deficits
  • Digital Literacy/Skill Gaps
  • Digital Literacy/Skills Gap
  • Digital Skilling and Workforce Development
  • Digital Skills Training
  • Fear of Technology
  • Fear/Resistance to Technology
  • Lack of Digital Literacy
  • Lack of Digital Literacy and Skills
  • Targeted Digital Skills Training

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07Legislation and PolicyBroadband investment and infrastructure grants2,240matching records

Underlying subtopics

13 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment)
  • BEAD Program
  • BEAD/Infrastructure Funding
  • BEAD/Infrastructure Grants
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law/Digital Equity Act
  • Broadband Access Legislation and Funding
  • Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD)
  • Federal Broadband Funding (e.g., RDOF)
  • Government Subsidies/Broadband Funding
  • Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
  • Policy: Government Broadband Grants
  • State Broadband Plans
  • The BEAD Program

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08Organizations and EntitiesInternet providers, technology vendors and integrators2,148matching records

Underlying subtopics

22 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Big Tech Companies
  • Comcast
  • Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
  • Internet Service Providers (ISPs)/Telecoms
  • ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
  • National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
  • NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)
  • Private Tech and Telecom Giants
  • Starlink/SpaceX
  • System Integrators and IT
  • T-Mobile
  • Tech Companies and ISPs
  • Tech Companies/Platforms
  • Telecom and Municipal Broadband Regulation
  • Telecom and Tech Corporations
  • Telecom Lobbying/Anti-Municipal Legislation
  • Telecommunication Companies (Telcos)
  • Telecommunication Companies/ISPs
  • Telecommunication Providers (ISPs)
  • Telecommunications (ISPs)
  • Telecommunications Liberalization
  • Telecoms and ISPs

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09Technologies and InfrastructureFiber and last-mile broadband2,014matching records

Underlying subtopics

12 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Broadband and Fiber Infrastructure
  • Broadband and Fiber Optics
  • Broadband Infrastructure
  • Broadband/Fiber Infrastructure
  • Broadband/Fiber Optic Infrastructure
  • Broadband/Fiber Optics
  • Fiber Optic and Middle-Mile Infrastructure
  • Fiber Optic Cables
  • Fiber Optic Infrastructure
  • Fiber Optic Networks
  • High-Speed Broadband/Fiber
  • Technology-Fiber

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10Demographics and PeopleRural, remote and frontier communities1,829matching records

Underlying subtopics

10 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Arizona (Urban and Rural)
  • Geography-Rural
  • Remote/Hard-to-Reach Areas
  • Rural
  • Rural and Remote Communities
  • Rural Communities
  • Rural Populations
  • Rural/Remote Communities
  • United States/Rural America
  • Urban vs. Rural Divide

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11Barriers and ChallengesAffordability and cost barriers1,654matching records

Underlying subtopics

25 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Affordability
  • Affordability and Cost Barriers
  • Affordability Barriers
  • Affordability Challenges
  • Affordability of Internet and Devices
  • Affordability of Service and Devices
  • Affordability/Cost
  • Affordability/Cost Barrier
  • Affordability/Cost of Access
  • Affordability/High Cost
  • Affordability/High Cost of Service
  • Affordability/High Costs
  • Affordable Connectivity Program
  • Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
  • Affordable Housing Wiring
  • Barrier-Affordability
  • Barrier-Cost/Affordability
  • Cost and Affordability
  • Cost and Affordability Barriers
  • Cost/Affordability Barrier
  • Cost/Affordability Constraints
  • High Cost/Affordability
  • Mobile Technology and Affordable Devices
  • Service and Device Affordability
  • The Poverty Premium

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12Technologies and InfrastructureDigital government, identity and public services1,205matching records

Underlying subtopics

13 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Digital Identification Systems
  • Digital Identity
  • Digital Identity Systems
  • Digital Public Infrastructure
  • Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
  • E-Government Portals
  • E-Government/Digital Identity
  • E-Government/Digital Public Services
  • eGovernment and Digital Public Infrastructure
  • Local and State Governments
  • National Digital Blueprints
  • Open Data and Digital Identity Systems
  • Smart City/E-Government Initiatives

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13Organizations and EntitiesInternational cooperation and multilateral programmes1,109matching records

Underlying subtopics

12 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
  • International Bodies (UNICEF, ITU, World Bank)
  • International Organizations
  • International Orgs and UN
  • ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
  • Multilateral Organizations
  • Multilateral/International Organizations
  • The World Bank
  • United Nations (UN)
  • World Bank Group
  • World Bank/Global NGOs
  • World Bank/Multilaterals

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14Legislation and PolicyUniversal service and E-Rate institutional connectivity1,038matching records

Underlying subtopics

6 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Curriculum Standards/Education Declarations
  • E-Rate Program
  • Universal Service and Federal Funding
  • Universal Service Funds
  • Universal Service Funds (USF)
  • Universal Service Reform

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15Organizations and EntitiesLibraries, schools and community anchor institutions1,000matching records

Underlying subtopics

7 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Anchor Institutions
  • Community Anchor Institutions
  • Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs)
  • Community IT Hubs
  • Community Technology Centers
  • Mobile Learning Labs/Tech Hubs
  • Public Libraries

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16Solutions and InitiativesDevice access, distribution and lending925matching records

Underlying subtopics

14 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Accessible Device Distribution
  • Connected Hardware (Devices)
  • Device Access Shortages
  • Device Distribution and Lending
  • Device Distribution and Refurbishment
  • Device Distribution Programs
  • Device Distribution/Free Wi-Fi Provision
  • Device Distribution/Refurbishment
  • Device Donation and Distribution
  • Device Loaning and Refurbishing
  • Device Redistribution
  • Lack of Devices
  • Laptops and Computers
  • Targeted Device Distribution

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17Technologies and InfrastructureMobile, fixed wireless and 5G/6G754matching records

Underlying subtopics

11 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • 5G and Edge Computing
  • 5G and Wireless Technologies
  • 6G and Advanced Wireless
  • Fixed Wireless Access
  • Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
  • Fixed Wireless and 5G Technology
  • Mobile and Fixed Wireless
  • Mobile Broadband/5G
  • Mobile Networks (4G, 5G)
  • Mobile/Cellular Networks
  • Satellite/Fixed Wireless/Mesh Networks

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18Technologies and InfrastructureAI, machine learning and automation704matching records

Underlying subtopics

15 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • AI and Algorithmic Bias
  • AI and Deepfakes
  • AI and Educational Software
  • AI Regulation/Global Governance
  • Algorithmic and AI Bias
  • Algorithmic Bias
  • Algorithmic Bias/AI Discrimination
  • Algorithmic Flattening and Monoculture
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ML
  • Assistive Technologies and AI
  • Community Notes/Fact-Checking Algorithms
  • Global AI Governance

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19Organizations and EntitiesNonprofits, civil society and philanthropy617matching records

Underlying subtopics

21 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Civil Society/NGOs
  • Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
  • Community-Based Orgs (CBOs)
  • Faith-Based Organizations
  • Grantmakers/Philanthropy
  • Legal Aid Organizations
  • NGOs and Community Organizations
  • NGOs and Foundations
  • NGOs and Philanthropies
  • NGOs/Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Foundations
  • Non-Profit/Community Orgs
  • Non-Profits and Charities
  • Non-Profits and NGOs
  • Non-Profits/Advocacy
  • Non-Profits/NGOs
  • Philanthropic Foundations
  • Philanthropic Organizations
  • Philanthropic/Grant-making Foundations
  • World Bank/Global NGOs

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20Solutions and InitiativesPublic-private partnerships and coalitions581matching records

Underlying subtopics

5 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Local Coalitions/Broadband Action Teams
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • Solution-PPP

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21Demographics and PeopleIndigenous, tribal, racial and ethnic communities519matching records

Underlying subtopics

29 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • BIPOC/Ethnic Minorities
  • Black Communities
  • Demographic-BIPOC
  • Ethnic Minorities and People of Color
  • Indigenous and Tribal Communities
  • Indigenous Entrepreneurs
  • Indigenous Populations
  • Indigenous-Led Connectivity
  • Indigenous/First Nations
  • Indigenous/First Nations Peoples
  • Indigenous/Tribal Nations
  • Language Minorities
  • Latino/Hispanic Communities
  • Marginalized/Minorities
  • Minorities (Black, Brown, Hispanic)
  • Minorities/BIPOC/Marginalized Ethnic Groups
  • Minorities/Communities of Color
  • Minorities/Ethnic Groups
  • Minorities/Marginalized
  • Minorities/People of Color
  • Minority/Racial and Ethnic Groups
  • Native American/Tribal Communities
  • Non-English Speakers/Language Minorities
  • Racial and Ethnic Minorities
  • Racial/Ethnic Minorities
  • Tribal and Indigenous Communities
  • Tribal Nations/Indigenous Communities
  • Tribal/Indigenous Nations
  • Underrepresented Minorities

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22Technologies and InfrastructureLearning platforms and education technology519matching records

Underlying subtopics

6 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • AI and Educational Software
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Digital Learning/EdTech
  • Educational Technology
  • Open Educational Resources
  • Pedagogical Redesign

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23Technologies and InfrastructureMiddle-mile, backhaul and internet exchanges484matching records

Underlying subtopics

9 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Broadband and Fiber Optics
  • Broadband/Fiber Optic Infrastructure
  • Broadband/Fiber Optics
  • Fiber Optic and Middle-Mile Infrastructure
  • Fiber Optic Cables
  • Fiber Optic Infrastructure
  • Fiber Optic Networks
  • Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
  • Open-Access Middle-Mile

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24Solutions and InitiativesResilience, redundancy and disaster recovery443matching records

Underlying subtopics

2 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Network Redundancy (IXPs)
  • Network Vulnerability

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25Solutions and InitiativesAccessible design and assistive technologies406matching records

Underlying subtopics

5 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Assistive Technologies and AI
  • Constitutional Rights and Legal Equity
  • Phygital/Multichannel Service Design
  • User-friendly UI/Elderly Mode
  • Web Accessibility Standards

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26Solutions and InitiativesPublic Wi-Fi and hotspots405matching records

Underlying subtopics

11 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Community and "Parking Lot" Wi-Fi
  • Community Networks and Free Wi-Fi
  • Community Wi-Fi/Hotspots
  • Device and Hotspot Distribution
  • Device Distribution/Free Wi-Fi Provision
  • Device/Hotspot Distribution
  • Hotspots/Community Wi-Fi
  • Mobile Hotspots/Dongles
  • Public Wi-Fi/Hotspots
  • Public Wi-Fi/Lift Zones
  • Wi-Fi Hotspots/Cellular on Wheels (COWs)

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27Solutions and InitiativesCommunity, municipal and cooperative networks403matching records

Underlying subtopics

12 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Anti-Municipal Broadband Laws
  • Community Broadband Networks
  • Community Broadband/Mesh Networks
  • Community Networks and Free Wi-Fi
  • Community-Led/Municipal Networks
  • Community-Owned Networks
  • Community-Owned/Municipal ISPs
  • Community/Open Networks
  • Indigenous-Led Connectivity
  • Municipal Public ISPs
  • Municipal/Community-Owned Broadband
  • Telecom and Municipal Broadband Regulation

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28Demographics and PeopleSmall businesses, entrepreneurs and farmers403matching records

Underlying subtopics

8 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Digital Gig Workforce
  • Farmers/Agricultural Workers
  • Indigenous Entrepreneurs
  • MSMEs and Local Entrepreneurs
  • Online Gig Workers
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Small and Micro Businesses
  • Small Business Owners

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29Demographics and PeopleLow-income and economically vulnerable populations383matching records

Underlying subtopics

11 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Homeless and Foster Youth
  • Homeless Populations
  • Low Income
  • Low-Income Communities
  • Low-Income Families
  • Low-Income Households
  • Low-Income Populations\Sub-Saharan
  • Low-Income/ALICE Families
  • Low-Income/Economically Disadvantaged
  • Low-Income/Poverty
  • The Poverty Premium

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30Barriers and ChallengesBroadband mapping, data quality and measurement338matching records

Underlying subtopics

8 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Barriers-Mapping
  • Broadband Speed Standards
  • Data Inaccuracy/Bad Mapping
  • Data Mapping/GIS Tools
  • Flawed Data and Mapping
  • Inaccurate Broadband Mapping
  • Mapping and Data Collection
  • The Data Divide

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31Technologies and InfrastructureSatellite, aerial and alternative connectivity325matching records

Underlying subtopics

13 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Alternative Connectivity Tech (Satellites)
  • Laser Internet/Satellites
  • Last-Mile/Alternative Connectivity
  • Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Internet
  • Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites
  • Mobile Phones and Alternative Connectivity
  • Satellite Internet (LEO)
  • Satellite/Fixed Wireless/Mesh Networks
  • Satellite/Non-Terrestrial Networks
  • Technology-Satellite
  • Ubiquitous Satellite Internet (USI)
  • Wireless and Satellite
  • Wireless/Satellite Internet

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32Demographics and PeopleWomen, girls and the gender divide281matching records

Underlying subtopics

8 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Gender Bias in Technology
  • Gender Digital Divide
  • Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)
  • Women
  • Women and Gender Inequality
  • Women and Girls
  • Women/Gender Digital Divide
  • Women/Gender Gap

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33Legislation and PolicyDigital inclusion plans, strategies and capacity273matching records

Underlying subtopics

10 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law/Digital Equity Act
  • Digital Equity Act
  • Digital Equity Act (DEA)
  • Digital Equity Act/Federal Funding
  • Digital Equity Acts/Plans
  • Digital Equity Legislation
  • Digital Equity Planning Grants
  • Digital Equity Plans/Bill of Rights
  • State Broadband Offices/Task Forces
  • State/Local Governments and Broadband Offices

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34Barriers and ChallengesPrivacy, cybersecurity, trust and online safety262matching records

Underlying subtopics

21 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Cyber Safety Risks
  • Cybersecurity and Data Protection
  • Cybersecurity and Harassment
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy Threats
  • Cybersecurity and Trust Deficits
  • Cybersecurity Threats
  • Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Harms
  • Cybersecurity/Scam Vulnerabilities
  • Data Privacy and Security
  • Data Protection and Privacy Laws
  • Data Protection and Privacy Laws (GDPR, PDPA)
  • Data Security and Privacy
  • Data Security Concerns
  • Institutional Mistrust
  • Mistrust of Institutions
  • Online Hate and Harassment
  • Online Violence and Harassment
  • Policy: Data/Drone Privacy Regulations
  • Trust and Cybersecurity
  • Trust, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Concerns

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35Barriers and ChallengesAI bias, governance and responsible use255matching records

Underlying subtopics

6 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • AI and Algorithmic Bias
  • AI Regulation/Global Governance
  • Algorithmic and AI Bias
  • Algorithmic Bias
  • Algorithmic Bias/AI Discrimination
  • Global AI Governance

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36Demographics and PeopleOlder adults and aging237matching records

Underlying subtopics

7 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Elderly and Aging Populations
  • Older Adults
  • Older Adults (Grey Digital Divide)
  • Older Adults/Elderly
  • Older Adults/Kupuna (Hawaiian)
  • Older Adults/Seniors
  • User-friendly UI/Elderly Mode

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37Demographics and PeoplePeople with disabilities and neurodivergence229matching records

Underlying subtopics

10 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Disabled and Neurodivergent
  • Disabled Individuals
  • Disabled People
  • Disabled/Handicapped Individuals
  • Disabled/Specially Abled
  • Individuals with Disabilities
  • People with Disabilities
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/Neurodivergent
  • Visually Impaired Persons

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38Solutions and InitiativesTelehealth, digital health and care access222matching records

Underlying subtopics

12 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Digital Health/Telehealth
  • EHR and Telemedicine
  • Healthcare Providers
  • Solutions-Telehealth
  • Telehealth
  • Telehealth Access Points
  • Telehealth and Digital Health
  • Telehealth and Telemedicine
  • Telehealth and Telemedicine Platforms
  • Telehealth/E-Health
  • Telehealth/Telemedicine
  • Telemedicine/Digital Health

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39Demographics and PeopleUrban neighborhoods and public housing212matching records

Underlying subtopics

9 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Affordable Housing Wiring
  • Arizona (Urban and Rural)
  • Distressed Urban Populations
  • Geography-Urban
  • Urban Centers/Inner City
  • Urban Communities/City Residents
  • Urban Residents
  • Urban vs. Rural Divide
  • Urban/Inner-City Neighborhoods

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40Legislation and PolicyMarket competition and public utility models192matching records

Underlying subtopics

6 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Anti-Municipal Broadband Laws
  • Antitrust and Platform Regulation
  • Broadband as a Public Utility
  • Net Neutrality
  • Net Neutrality/Open Internet
  • Universal Service Reform

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41Legislation and PolicySpectrum and telecommunications regulation191matching records

Underlying subtopics

3 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Franchise Reform (DIVCA)
  • Policy: Foreign Ownership Barriers
  • Telecommunications Liberalization

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42Solutions and InitiativesDigital navigators, coaching and technical support179matching records

Underlying subtopics

10 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Community Digital Navigators
  • Digital Navigator Programs
  • Digital Navigators
  • Digital Navigators and Community Support
  • Digital Navigators and Literacy Programs
  • Digital Navigators/Ambassadors
  • Digital Navigators/Hubs
  • Digital Navigators/Literacy Training
  • Digital Navigators/Support Ecosystems
  • Digital Navigators/Tech Support

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43Technologies and InfrastructureCloud, edge and shared computing175matching records

Underlying subtopics

1 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • 5G and Edge Computing

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44Barriers and ChallengesDigital adoption, relevance and motivation171matching records

Underlying subtopics

18 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Community-Based Digital Literacy Training
  • Digital Literacy and Skill Gaps
  • Digital Literacy and Skills Deficit
  • Digital Literacy and Skills Deficits
  • Digital Literacy and Skills Gap
  • Digital Literacy Deficit
  • Digital Literacy Deficits
  • Digital Literacy Gap
  • Digital Literacy Shortages
  • Digital Literacy Training
  • Digital Literacy/Skill Deficits
  • Digital Literacy/Skill Gaps
  • Digital Literacy/Skills Gap
  • Fear of Technology
  • Fear/Resistance to Technology
  • Lack of Digital Literacy
  • Lack of Digital Literacy and Skills
  • Trust and Cultural Barriers

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45Solutions and InitiativesDevice refurbishment, reuse and e-waste170matching records

Underlying subtopics

15 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Circular Economy Charters
  • Device Distribution and Refurbishment
  • Device Distribution/Refurbishment
  • Device Loaning and Refurbishing
  • Device Refurbishes
  • Device Refurbishing/Sharing
  • Device Refurbishment
  • Device Refurbishment and Distribution
  • Device Refurbishment Programs
  • E-Waste and Ecological Impact
  • E-waste and Environmental Concerns
  • E-Waste and Supply Shortages
  • E-Waste and Sustainability
  • Refurbished Devices
  • Smartphones/Refurbished Hardware

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46Legislation and PolicyAccessibility rights and anti-discrimination policy145matching records

Underlying subtopics

3 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Constitutional Rights and Legal Equity
  • Digital Equity as a Human Right
  • Web Accessibility Standards

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47Legislation and PolicyConsumer subsidies and affordable internet programmes140matching records

Underlying subtopics

22 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • ACP and USF
  • Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
  • Device Subsidies
  • Digital Subsidy Programs
  • Emergency Subsidies and Grants
  • Federal Subsidies
  • Funding and Subsidy Programs
  • Government Subsidies and Credits
  • Government Subsidies/ACP
  • Government Subsidies/Broadband Funding
  • Policy-Subsidy
  • Solution-Subsidized Internet Programs
  • Subsidies and Financial Assistance
  • Subsidies and Micro-grants
  • Subsidized Hardware Donations
  • Subsidized Internet Plans/Vouchers
  • Subsidized Internet Programs
  • Subsidized Internet/Tariffs
  • Subsidized/Low-Cost Internet Plans
  • Subsidy Programs (ACP, EBB)
  • Universal Service Funds
  • Universal Service Funds (USF)

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48Legislation and PolicyRecovery, economic development and public investment137matching records

Underlying subtopics

3 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Government Subsidies and Credits

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49Solutions and InitiativesOpen access and shared infrastructure118matching records

Underlying subtopics

3 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Open Access Networks
  • Open Access/Shared Infrastructure
  • Open-Access Middle-Mile

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50Barriers and ChallengesLanguage, localization and cultural fit107matching records

Underlying subtopics

12 descriptive code labels from the codebook.

  • Ageism and Cultural Stigmas
  • Farmers/Agricultural Workers
  • Language and Cultural Barriers
  • Language and Usability Barriers
  • Language Barriers/Lack of Local Content
  • Language Minorities
  • Linguistic/Cultural Barriers
  • Non-English Speakers/Language Minorities
  • Open Data and Localization
  • Sociocultural Restrictions
  • Trust and Cultural Barriers
  • Trust and Language Barriers

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How these themes are grouped and ranked

Related labels from the codebook’s seven domains were consolidated into 62 candidate topics. The 50 with the largest number of matching inventory records are shown here. The underlying subtopics preserve the codebook’s descriptive labels, combining repeated labels.

Matches use project names, activities, contributions, populations, narratives and technology tags. School, college and workforce topics also use their documented connection flags; institutional topics include organization names. Source titles, citations, funding amounts and research notes are excluded.

Each record is counted once within a theme and can appear in several themes. Counts describe browsing associations and inventory coverage; they are not measures of importance, programme reach or effectiveness. Equal counts are ordered alphabetically.

Based on the current inventory of 7,824 records and the descriptive codebook of 748 codes.