Media
News coverage and media appearances about the Internet Innovation Initiative
News Articles
Walter Payton Grad’s Study Finds ‘Adequate’ but Not ‘Accessible’ Internet Access at 6 CPS Schools
Maxwell Evans, Block Club Chicago | September 5, 2023
The analysis by Chris Deng, an incoming University of Chicago freshman, found that only 13 percent of tests run at six CPS schools met the FCC’s minimum broadband speed standard.
Dollars to Megabits, You May Be Paying 400 Times As Much As Your Neighbor for Internet Service
The Markup | October 19, 2022
An investigation by The Markup found that ISPs disproportionately offered lower-income and least-White neighborhoods slow internet service for the same price as fast service in other areas.
Growing Push to Bridge Digital Divide as University of Chicago Study Highlights Deep Disparities
Aida Mogos, WTTW News | May 15, 2022
WTTW News discusses efforts to close the digital divide in Chicago.
University of Chicago Research on Internet Access: The Reality Isn’t Good for Those Living on South, West Sides
Chicago Tribune | May 10, 2022
For the past two years, the University of Chicago has been focusing on internet access in Chicago and the surrounding region, conducting research in the hopes of helping local policymakers bridge the digital divide.
Video
Need for Internet Access Support in Chicago
Nicole Marwell | December 22, 2022
Professor Nicole Marwell discusses the challenges that Chicago faces in promoting digital access among its communities.
Podcasts
The Five Keys to Unlocking Internet Access
Nick Feamster | June 8, 2022
Nick Feamster shares findings from his team’s research on internet access and performance in underserved communities.
New Survey Shows Some Teens Struggled More with Remote Learning Than Others
Nicole Marwell, WBEZ | June 8, 2022
Listen to Professor Nicole Marwell discuss the state of Internet access in Chicago and how it affects children’s educational outcomes.