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Statewide survey: ‘Housing costs and US mainland competition’ are main concerns in developing a digital economy
To gain a deeper understanding of how local companies utilize digital and broadband technology for their business operations, the Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Hawai‘i Broadband and Digital Equity Office recently published its Hawai‘i digital economy survey involving more than 1,000 businesses.
Bills aimed at improving digital access in Hawaiʻi signed into law
Governor David Ige signed into law a package of bills that advance his effort to improve digital access for communities across the state.
Hawaiian Telcom Honored for Commitment to Rural Broadband Deployment
This year Hawaiian Telcom enabled broadband service with speeds up to 940 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 300 Mbps upload to more than 2,000 locations primarily on Maui in Makawao, and on the Big Island in Glenwood, Kohala, Nā‘ālehu and Volcano.
House Advances 286 Bills With Focus on Economy and Job Growth
The agriculture package includes legislation involving honeybee and coffee farming, as well as livestock feed production. As for healthcare legislation, House lawmakers responded to the closing of both Hawaii Medical Center locations, by passing a legislative package to minimize any further lapses in healthcare and emergency services.
