KINBER is a nonprofit organization committed to working with communities, governments, businesses, schools and nonprofits to advance digital inclusion and sustainable innovation, creating more opportunities and improving quality of life for all.

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The Digital Divide across the U.S.

36 million households in the U.S. lack wireline broadband (fiber, DSL, cable).

(Source 1)

Data - 18 million households do not have broadband of any kind, including mobile and satellite. Most cannot afford the cost.
Nearly 30% of U.S. residents with an annual household income of less than $30,000 are dependent on smartphones for internet access.
92% of jobs require digital skills. One third of workers do not have the skills needed to fill these roles.

The Digital Divide in Pennsylvania:

1 in 10 Pennsylvanians does not have internet access. Many more do not have the devices and skills needed to thrive in a digital world. KINBER is committed to changing this through programs and resources to increase Digital Inclusion & Digital Equity in the Commonwealth.

Digital Inclusion means creating programs, services, and community support systems that help all residents get help where needed so that everyone can benefit from being online.

Digital Equity means everyone has access to computers, internet, and skills needed to participate fully in activities online: social networks, information and news, jobs, education, healthcare, and more.

More than 520,000 pennsylvanians live in households without fixed broadband availability.
36.6% of Pennsylvania residents do not use a computer or tablet at home.
11% of pennsylvania residents live in households that do not have a computer or broadband subscription.

These trends continue across the globe, with 2.7 billion people globally lacking any kind of internet access. 

(Source 2)

  • “The expertise that KINBER brought to the project resulted in new, improved and futureproofed technology infrastructures – the impact of such an investment cannot be overstated”

    — Christy Fusco, MLS Director, Uniontown Public Library

  • "Organizations committed to advancing digital inclusion with an established statewide presence like KINBER are few and far between; the Keystone Internet Coalition looks forward to many innovative collaborations as we work together to improve connectivity for all Pennsylvanians."

    Jennifer Blatz, State Coordinator, Keystone Internet Coalition

  • "Community Internet Solutions has big ideas for increasing digital equity in the region, and KINBER has supported us all along the way. KINBER has been a true partner, offering their knowledge and guidance as we grew, from helping us write grants to providing hands-on support in networking and budgets. KINBER has also helped us reflect and develop our mission with its statewide roots and deep connections to the digital community. KINBER helped us learn from the community to shape our mission to be it's most impactful. Because of our partnership with KINBER, we can impact the community we serve more profoundly."

    Colby Hollabaugh, Execuive Director, Community Internet Solutions

  • “KINBER's support has been instrumental in enabling us to pursue and manage large grant projects that would have otherwise been beyond our capacity. By collaborating with KINBER on various initiatives in recent years, we have optimized our resources and amplified our community impact."

    Cheryl Morgan, Director, Somerset County Library

Our Vision

A future where everyone is equipped to reach their full potential.

Our Mission

KINBER empowers communities to thrive in a digital world.

Our Values

Integrity. Collaboration. Entrepreneurship. Equity.

Past, Present & Future

Learn more about KINBER’s history and where we’re headed.