Millions of Americans stand to lose their subsidized home internet connection this year
The Affordable Connectivity Program, introduced early in the pandemic, is set to sunset amid congressional deadlock, affecting users, workers, and companies
The Affordable Connectivity Program, introduced early in the pandemic, is set to sunset amid congressional deadlock, affecting users, workers, and companies
EveryoneOn CEO Norma Fernandez wanted to learn more about women of color's experiences as part of the digital divide
Nashville should follow Los Angeles' lead and enact measures to combat digital discrimination locally
The situation with Rip and Replace is so dire now that “we’re hitting that wall” where carriers are having to make tough decisions about their livelihoods
Overall, the Broadband Labels do not fulfill the FCC’s goals of making it easier for customers to understand broadband products
Allowing harmful 5G fast lanes would go against the purpose of the FCC's net neutrality rules
A coalition of 271 civil-society groups and local, state and Tribal governments sent a letter to the House of Representatives that urges all members to sign a discharge petition filed by Rep Yvette Clarke (D-NY) in support of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act
All 50 US States, DC, and Puerto Rico now have NTIA approved Digital Equity plans
As Washington readies the largest burst of broadband funding in US history, AT&T, Verizon and their allies are lobbying hard against lower prices for consumers
Dragonfly Internet has made some big moves since being created in 2023
Proposed CHIPS Investment of up to $6.4 Billion
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