DeeNice Attends: MMTC Minority Media & Telecom Council Broadband and Social Justice Summit

by DeeNice on January 24, 2010

This was the inaugural MMTC Broadband and Social Justice Summit – at the Howard University, Blackburn Center, Washington DC. January 21 – 22, 2010.This ground-breaking summit provided a open discussion regarding the important civil right issues pertaining to the National Broadband Plan and narrowing the Digital Divide gap.

The National Broadband Plan will be released soon which means an exciting opportunity for communities throughout the United States to have equal access to the information highway.

Met the Hon.

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Daily Tweets

by DeeNice on January 22, 2010

  • LG is the provider for this new device being debut in DC moble TV phones #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • John Lawson ION media Networks states WashDC will be the first city to have mobile phone w/ broadband tv capabilities #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • it is critical that broadband be accessable to all people #broadbandsumit #
  • how to insure under-represented gps have access to the internet #mmtc #
  • mignon clyburn fcc commissioner speaks on digital literacy #mmtc #broadbandsuit #
  • what is the fate of writing properly with the onset of texting, twittering, fb etc.? #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • brent wilkes LULAC says journalism: we want info that is timely, it may not be defined "traditionally" creditable but it is valuable #mmtc #
  • backpack journalist are becoming the norm #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • still need skills to practice journalism what has change is vehicle by which it is transmitted #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • Richard Prince editor Journal-isms – major transition shift in the manner journalism presents itself #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • roster for MMT Broadband & Social Justice impressive http://tinyurl.com/yz23eny #mmtc #broadbandsummitt #
  • @icjamie do you feel underservice communities can afford commercial broadband internet services longteem? #mmtc #broadbandsummit in reply to icjamie #
  • @icjamie I am at the summitt in reply to icjamie #
  • Quest – 1/2 price is what price – Jones stated if $39.95 proposed half of that. Is this affordable to underserved? #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • earle jones-comcast srdir,send commu evangelist to ed, adoption+ middle school may be able to provide 1/2 price of service #mmtc #broadband #
  • universal services A.Schwartzman says texting is valuable to connect wirelessly #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • universal service fund why has it not be done in regarding broadband #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • Ava Parker Pres Linking Solutions – gives ex of person who met poverty guidelines, has PC but no $$ to have internet #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • community change is based on communit participation, broadbd provides ed,health,jobs int access much be available #mmtc #broadbandsummit #
  • over the air broadcasting M2Z has work on a model for 4 yrs "0" cost proposed for launch #mmtcsummit #
  • Robert Steele,pres, nat ass of black cty officials, w/out broadbd in poor communities results cost more due to loss of info #MMTCsummit #
  • Dr. Nicole Turner-Lee, VP Joint Ctr 4 Pol & Ec Studies spoke at this summit #MMTC #
  • social isolation can be result of lack of broadband availablilty #MMTCSUMMIT #
  • @civic engagement civic rights what happens if you are not engaged on internet #mmtcsummit #
  • young people that are not equiped with digital literay and civic engagement #mmtcsummit #
  • @digitalsista broadbnd literacy & tech is topic povery is a realitty in civil life, youth lack ability to read write and compute #mmtsummit #
  • Into to Broadbd Literacy, Education & Civic Engagement #MMTC #
  • I'm getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #
  • Blair is ex dir of FCC BroadBand Initiative inprove social infrastructure, digital access & digitial literacy #
  • @Digitalsista attend MMTC Minority Media & Telecom Council Broadband Social Justice Summitt #MMTC #
  • states incomes of 20,000 less only 40% have internet access compared to 60+ in general public #
  • attending MMTC broadband & Soc Justice Summit today HU BlkBUrn center speaker Blair Levin Ex Dir FCC #MMTC #

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Daily Tweets

January 19, 2010

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@jevonbolden I attended the Social Media Magic today too. Very Good. Looking to network and share resources to grow presence w/ others too in reply to jevonbolden #

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Daily Tweets

January 18, 2010

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DeeNice Update on Kenya: Digital transition on Dec 9th, 2nd country in South Africa

December 17, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/deenice-update-on-kenya-digital-transition-on-dec-9th-2nd-country-in-south-africa’,size:’large’} Reviewing various news articles on the recent digital transitions in Kenya. I find some of the data/stats conflicting.
After looking up the census on the internet it states that Kenya has a population of 38,534,087 from since 2008.
Then I read an article by written by

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DeeNice Rhodes: My Thanksgiving Contribution 2009

November 24, 2009

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Have a Happy and Blessed ThanksGiving.
DeeNice Rhodes

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DeeNice Rhodes: A Years’ Reflection on the DTV transition

November 24, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/deenice-rhodes-year-reflections-on-dtv-transition’,size:’large’} To think that one year ago this week, our non-profit pressed it’s way to host a press conference On Crisis Management for Under-served Americans Impacted by the Transition to Digital Television National Press Club Dec. 15, 2008 Panel.
Even then most people had no idea of the devastating impact of [...]

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European Commission wants Transition to Digital TV Accelerated

November 10, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/european-commission-wants-transition-to-digital-tv-accelerated’,size:’large’} European Commission wants transition to digital TV to be accelerated
(Passage à la télévision numérique: la Commission européenne souhaite que les fréquences libérées contribuent à une relance rapide de l’économie)
(Europäische Kommission möchte die dank Digitalfernsehen frei werdenden Frequenzen als Stimulus für eine rasche wirtschaftliche Erholung nutzen)
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
As digital [...]

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Transition To Digital Television: My Experiences in Madrid Spain

November 8, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/transition-to-digital-television-my-experiences-in-madrid-spain’,size:’large’} Who Knew, while finally taking a well deserved 2 weeks off volunteering to attend a special English Immersion Program in Spain at ValledelVilla I would meet a spanish version of myself as the DTV Advocate… Who Knew. Her name is Raquel and she is a Marketing Manager/advocate in Madrid [...]

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DTV Woes Still Abound – 4 Months Later

October 7, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv_woes_4_months_later’,size:’large’} NEW YORK — Think the digital TV transition is over? Not quite.
Many viewers have found that they can’t pick up certain stations after the switch, even with the right TVs or converter boxes. The stations are still trying to figure out ways to help them tune in.
The main problem [...]

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Estonia to Transition to Digital Television

September 22, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/estonia-to-transition-to-digital-television’,size:’large’} Six Estonian digital channels is nearly 99% of Estonia’s territory, which is already much better than the old analogue television coverage,” stated the head of the Government committee for Estonia’s transition to digital television Jüri Pihel.
The digital signal coverage needs to be guaranteed at required quality free of charge [...]

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DTV Underservice Voices Drowned out by Big Corporate Interests

September 20, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv_still_has-problems’,size:’large’} Who really benefits from the transition to DTV. It has been documented that the underserviced communities have been hit the hardest. We know that companies like Verizon and AT&T purchased analog bandwidth for profit. But who suffers the most? The vulnerable and voiceless Americans – Seniors, Disable, Minorities, Rural. [...]

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130,000 households in Wales will make the permanent transition to DTV August 12, 2009

August 12, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/130000-households-in-wales-will-make-the-permanent-transition-to-dtv-august-12-2009′,size:’large’} As the World begins to convert – it is interesting to see how other counties are addressing this mammoth transition.  Here is what is happening in the UK :At midnight tonight, the Kilvey Hill transmitter group covering Swansea and Neath Port Talbot will switch off analogue BBC Two to [...]

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Status of the NTIA $40 Coupon Program

August 11, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/409′,size:’large’} Status of the NTIA $40 Coupon Program
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Households Approved 12,961,063
Coupons Requested+ 24,358,295
Coupons Mailed+ 22,923,599
Coupons Expired 6,965,440
Coupons Redeemed+ 8,718,990
Coupons Active+ 7,239,169
Total Funds Committed+ $695,363,546
Total Funds Available+** $644,636,454
Funds Settled+ $332,233,899
Average Daily Orders YTD 104,987
Average Daily Orders Last 30 Days 109,174
Average Daily Orders Last Week 109,699
Redemption Rate 48.3%
Retailers/Locations 2,477 / 28,142
Phone/Online Retailers [...]

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DTV Coupon Availability Ended July 31, Now What?

August 10, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv-coupon-availability-ended-july-31-now-what’,size:’large’} The DTV coupon registration program ended July 31, 2009. Therefore the $40 coupons will not be available unless you registered by July 31, 2009. You can still purchase the digital converter boxes at full price. The range is between $50 and $80.
However, there are still millions of residents [...]

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Poor DTV Reception – Double Scan could be the solution

July 6, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/poor-dtv-reception-double-scan-could-be-the-solution’,size:’large’} Click the Tab above – Do the Double-Scan – Fixing DTV reception problems
NBC INTERVIEW JUNE 12 – DTV SWITCH IS ON

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DTV Fallout – Re-Scanning Issues, Lost Channels

June 26, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv-fallout-re-scanning-issues-lost-channels’,size:’large’} The DTV sleeping giant has finally awakened. The DTV Explosion has been felt throughout the country. What happened in the aftermath of the DTV analog to digital switch? Lots, you will notice that the national newspapers, radio broadcast and TV stations have conveniently left out any news regarding the [...]

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DIGITAL!!!!!!!!!!!! DTV HAS HAPPENED

June 13, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/digital-dtv-explosion-is-on’,size:’large’} CLICK TAB ABOVE FOR THE  “AFTER JUNE 12TH” PROVIDES WHAT HELP AND TIPS YOU NEED TO DO TO HAVE POSITIVE DTV VIEWING EXPERIENCE.

NBC CHANNEL 4 INTERVIEW WITH DTV GRASSROOTS GURU DEENICE RHODES

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Digital Converter Boxes, Re-Scanning, Antenna Issues R u Ready For DTV

June 13, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/digital-converter-boxes-re-scanning-antenna-issues-r-u-ready-for-dtv’,size:’large’} Don’t blame yourself DTV is great but there is a learning curve. If you are one of the 35 million americans that have rabbit ears or roof top antennas – brace yourselves. There are important things you need to know
1 – Digital is great, but it is not perfect
2 [...]

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DTV Installation Team Hard at Work with 24 hours to do

June 12, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv-installation-team-hard-at-work-with-24-hours-to-do’,size:’large’} DTV Digial Converter Box Team Works Hard to Make Sure Nursing Home is not Left in the Dark.
With the clock ticking down – our trusted team members Chris, Caesar, Johnetta and DeeNice are diligently working to pre-prep the installation on the Grant Park Nursing Home’s digital converter boxes.

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Nursing Homes Vulnerable to Transition to DTV as June 12 date looms near

June 7, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/nursing-homes-vulnerable-to-transition-to-dtv-as-june-12-date-looms-closer’,size:’large’} The most vulnerable citizens still risk being left in the dark on June 12th when the final shut-off to the analog signal for TV viewers occurs.
As an organization (The Urban Progressive Foundation, a501c3) that has the distinction of being one of the few nationally to begin a [...]

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DTV Minority Activist, “DeeNice, the Digital Dynamo”, Pounds the Pavement to Ensure Underprivileged & Elderly Aren’t Left in the Dark after the DTV Transition hits on and after June 12th

June 5, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv-minority-activist-deenice-the-digital-dynamo-pounds-the-pavement-to-ensure-underprivileged-elderly-arent-left-in-the-dark-after-the-dtv-transition-hits-on-and-after-june-12th’,size:’large’} Ms. Denise “DeeNice” Rhodes of Washington D.C. has been working every day for the last year to ensure underprivileged communities and the elderly in the mid- Atlantic area aren’t left in the dark when analog TVs everywhere switch to digital June 12, 2009. But there is still much work [...]

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Time is running out for DTV transition – NTIA Encourages action now!

May 30, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/time-is-running-out-for-dtv-transition-ntia-encourages-action-now’,size:’large’} With 15 days left until the end of the digital transition, the TV Converter Box Coupon Program is providing several reminders to our partners as you continue to make sure your constituents are prepared for the June 12 transition.
· Coupon Arrival [...]

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How to install a Digital Converter Box for the DTV Transition

May 27, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/how-to-install-a-digital-converter-box-for-the-dtv-transition’,size:’large’} Please view this Town Hall DTV Conversion Meeting:
Lean how to install your Digital Converter Box here by DeeNice, The Digital Dynamo.

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FINALLY 30 Day Count Down to DTV Freedom

May 15, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/finally-30-day-count-down-to-dtv-freedom’,size:’large’} Who would have thought that we are finally coming down the stretch to DTV transition. So much has occurred since our DTV outreach began our crusade a year ago. Granted, most thought I focused was out of touch. The key was to go to residents of underserviced and connecting [...]

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275 Digital Converter Boxes to Be Installed at Local Senior Care Center in Washington DC

April 27, 2009

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contact: L. Slaughter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
202-652-4700 April 23, 2009
info@DTVoutreach.org Washington, DC

Press Release

Woman Technology Entrepreneur Strives to “Tame the DTV Transition Tiger”
275 Digital converter boxes are on their way to Grant Park Care Center at no cost to the senior citizen residents [...]

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FREE City-Wide DTV Conversion Clinic, Saturday, April 4 at the DC Armor Football Game

April 1, 2009

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DTV Outreach City-Wide Event – Transition to Digital
If you want to know more about the National Transition to Digital TV, how it will impact you, and how to be ready, come to the DC Armor “Fan Zone” on Saturday, April 4, from 5:00 [...]

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DTV Coupons are Flowing

March 28, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv-couponss-are-flowing’,size:’large’} Effective March 27, 2009, all 4 million $40.00 government-issued digital converter box coupons have been printed and shipped first class.
Kudos to the FCC and NTIA for their rapid response to this very pressing issue
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT:  If your coupon has expired you can now go back on the website [...]

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Seniors Receive DTV Installation Assistance at Van Ness Senior Building in Washington DC

March 10, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/seniors-receive-dtv-installation-assistance-at-van-ness-senior-building-in-washington-dc’,size:’large’} The Digital Television Converter box $40 Coupon program is back in action. The Obama administration has appropriated another $650 million for The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) to generate much-needed converter box coupons. Over 4 million residents on the waiting list will get their coupons first, followed immediately [...]

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DTV Coupons Are Back! Transition to Digital Television Update

March 9, 2009

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://transition2dtv.org/dtv-coupons-are-back-transition-to-digital-television-update’,size:’large’} This past week I attended the FCC hearings on the updates regarding the DTV program. Following are noted updates:

The 4 million waiting list for the $40 coupons requests have begun shipment.
Coupons will be mailed 1st class mail, instead of the previous 3rd class mail.
Discussions are currently being made to have the [...]

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