April 2024 - NA-Discuss - lists.icann.org

Using Starlink in North America
by Evan Leibovitch April 6, 2024

April 6, 2024

Hi all, The topic of Internet access and "connecting the unconnected" has been a frequent topic in ICANN circles (though I question what substantial role domain names play in it). Along those lines -- and since many people here are involved in other realms of Internet Governance more-directly concerned with access and connectivity -- I saw this article and thought it might be of interest. https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/broadband/using-starlink-to-get… Consumers Reports magazine has recently published a report on the utility of Starlink as a way for people in the most-remote locations to get reasonable Internet access. While Starlink has been in the news because of its deployment in the Ukraine war, it seems (to me) that little attention has been given to it as a reasonable way to provide connectivity to remote, low-density communities for whom conventional wired connectivity is prohibitively expensive in our own region. The article indicates that the service is reasonable in service, even for online gaming. Cost is $600 for the equipment and $120 per month for the service. Not cheap, but not incredibly out of the realm of conventional services. Longtime NARALO members may also recall that Consumers Union, the publisher of CR, was once a NARALO ALS. -- Evan Leibovitch, Toronto Canada @evanleibovitch / @el56

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

** La version française est en dessous de la version anglaise** ** La versión en español está debajo de la versión en francés.** Dear At-Large Community members, To note the opening of the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program, an At-Large webinar on the ICANN Grant Program has been scheduled for Tuesday, 2 April between 14:00-15:00 UTC. See the details of the webinar at: https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann This webinar, which will include guest speakers Giovanni Seppia, Vice-President Implementation Operations, and Shayna Robinson, Grant Program Director, will provide information on the ICANN Grant Program and offer an opportunity for At-Large members to ask questions regarding the Grant Program. There will be French and Spanish interpretation offered during this webinar. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ** Chers Membres de la Communauté At-Large, Pour marquer l’ouverture du cycle inaugural du Programme de subventions de l’ICANN, un webinaire At-Large sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN est prévue le mardi 2 avril entre 14h00 et 15h00 UTC. Toutes les informations sur ce webinaire: : https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann Ce webinaire, qui comprendra les intervenants Giovanni Seppia, VP des Opérations de mise en œuvre et Shayna Robinson, Directrice du Programme de subventions, fournira des informations sur le programme de subventions de l’ICANN et offrira aux membres At-Large la possibilité de poser des questions concernant le programme des subventions. Ce webinaire aura l’interprétation en français et en espagnol. Cordialement, Personnel At-Large ** Estimados miembros de la comunidad At-Large: Para marcar la apertura del ciclo inaugural del Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN, se ha programado un seminario web de At-Large sobre el “Programa de subvenciones de la ICANN” para el martes 2 de abril entre las 14:00 y las 15:00 UTC. Vea los detalles del seminario web en: https://community.icann.org/x/HAIZEw Zoom room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92314257604?pwd=Z1IzTm95bXhRZzIvZWhpTFFJVlVRZz09 Password: m4jF=eNHd* ADIGO Conference Bridge: EN, ES & FR: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: https://www.adigo.com/icann Este seminario web, que incluirá a los oradores invitados Giovanni Seppia, Vicepresidente de Operaciones de Implementación y Shayna Robinson, Directora del Programa de Subvenciones, brindará información sobre el programa de Subvenciones de la ICANN y ofrecerá una oportunidad para que los miembros de At-Large hagan preguntas sobre el programa de subvenciones. Se ofrecerá interpretación en francés y español durante este seminario web. Atentamente, El Personal de At-Large At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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NARALO Call for Nominations
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

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ALAC NA position
by Denise April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Hello team, I would like to nominate Judith Hellerstein to ALAC position to NARALO election. My best, Denise Sent from my iPhone

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RECORDED / Nomination
by Yesim Saglam April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Dear José, Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: NA-Discuss <na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> on behalf of "José R. Lebrón via NA-Discuss" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Reply-To: Jose Lebron <joserlebron(a)gmail.com> Date: 1 April 2024 Monday 17:41 To: "na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [NA-Discuss] Nomination Hello: I nominate Eduardo Díaz for the NonComm position. José R. Lebrón [Image removed by sender. Mailtrack][mailtrack.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium…> Sender notified by Mailtrack [mailtrack.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium…> 04/01/24, 10:38:36 AM [Image removed by sender.]

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RECORDED / Nomination ALAC Position
by Yesim Saglam April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Dear Glenn, Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: NA-Discuss <na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> on behalf of Glenn McKnight via NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Reply-To: Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com> Date: 1 April 2024 Monday 16:39 To: NA Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: [NA-Discuss] Nomination ALAC Position Hi All Please acknowledge the nomination of Judith Hellerstein for the ALAC position for the NARALO election Thanks Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org [virtualsig.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.virtualsig.org__;!!PtGJab4!9fpgt7rJZp…> YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION Mobile 437-237-4655

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Nomination of Alfredo Calderon for NARALO ALAC position
by Glenn McKnight April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Hi I would like to nominate Alfredo Calderon for the position on ALAC from NARALO . Glenn Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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RECORDED / Nomination of Glenn McKnight for NARALO Noncom Delegate
by Yesim Saglam April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Dear Adrian, Your nomination is recorded. Thank you. Kind Regards, Yeşim Sağlam From: NA-Discuss <na-discuss-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> on behalf of Adrian Schmidt via NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Reply-To: Adrian Schmidt <aschmi(a)gmail.com> Date: 31 March 2024 Sunday 14:05 To: NA Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: [NA-Discuss] Nomination of Glenn McKnight for NARALO Noncom Delegate I want to nominate Glenn McKnight for the Delegate for the NonCom for Naralo. Thank you Adrian

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