No Lifeline for the Dead
Act would require the FCC to adopt new rules for the Lifeline program that mandate that all states use federal verification systems
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Judge rules Trump order eliminating NPR, PBS funding is unconstitutional
Order violated the First Amendment rights of the public media giants
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Secretary Lutnick and AT&T Agree to $2 Billion Deal Benefitting First Responders, Public Safety under FirstNet Contract
Deal is the result of a collaborative process to deliver greater benefits to public safety users who rely on FirstNet and better value for taxpayers
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The empty national AI policy framework: Who is in charge of those in charge?
The Trump administration recently unveiled a national policy framework for AI, but it misses a critical dynamic in AI governance around responsibility and accountability
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2025 Consumer Trust Survey: Home internet costs up, consumers hate hidden fees
Americans are fed up with how much they pay for internet-based services and are taking steps to reduce their bills
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AT&T's 'OneConnect' puts cable in the crosshairs
'OneConnect,' AT&T's new flat-fee bundle of gigabit fiber and mobile plans, builds on the operator's broader convergence strategy and puts some pressure on cable's home broadband-wireless combos
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Americans Worried About Personal Data Held by Public Agencies and Want Government Accountability
Limiting the collection, sharing, and consolidation of personal data that is held by government agencies has been a decadeslong, bipartisan priority across the United States
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Six Reasons Americans Should Care About the Privacy and Security of Their Personal Data Held by the Government
Seventy-four percent of Americans worry about the personal data that the government has about them
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Best Practices for Digital Inclusion Programs During Mass Enforcement Actions
A starting point for programs working to deliver digital inclusion services to impacted communities
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How the Trump Administration is Narrowing the Path to Lifeline, Part II: The FCC
For proposal after proposal, the FCC lacks or has not published data needed to estimate enrollment impacts.
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FCC Seeks Nominations for Vacant USAC Board Member Position
All nominations must be filed by May 29, 2026.
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As Trump rolls back protections, Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to strengthen AI protections and responsible use
California is the global epicenter of artificial intelligence innovation, home to 33 of the 50 top artificial intelligence companies
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