Measuring Internet Access and Use Among Older Adults
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
March 2025
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies (Wired)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 03/19/2025 - 06:37
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Submitted on March 19, 2025
The Digital Equity Act (DEA) of 2021, a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), establishes programs that aim to ensure that all people “have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.” Identifying older adults (those 60 years
Chairman Carr Applauds Commissioner Starks for His Public Service (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:40JD Vance tries to knit MAGA and tech
In recent months, as a testy war of words has begun to strain President Donald Trump’s coalition of hardline MAGA populists and right-leaning Silicon Valley tech elites, one member of that alliance has remained surprisingly mum: Vice President JD Vance. The VP's silence has been especially conspicuous considering his unique position in the skirmish.
Colorado Provides BEAD Round 2 Roundup
The Colorado broadband office offered an update on Round 2 of their Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program grants applicant activity. The office closed the second application window through its Advance Colorado Broadband grant program at the end of February. During the second round, the office received 96 applications from 22 companies for a proposed $825 million total investment, including $649,000 in requested funding and $176 million in matching funds.
Commissioner Gomez on Starks Departure from FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:15Wait, why is the White House using Starlink to ‘improve Wi-Fi’?
The White House is working to “improve Wi-Fi connectivity,” according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. According to The New York Times, it’s using Starlink to address the issue, which White House officials blame on the property’s spotty cell service and “overtaxed” Wi-Fi infrastructure. Huh.