The Economic, Political, Historic and Even Theological Case for ACP
Whether one bases one’s policy preferences on economics, politics or theology, the answer is the same: Congress should extend the ACP
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Rural Texans, internet providers worry that federal broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout
Getting the money to the right hands could be a challenge
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What Comcast really means when it talks about ‘convergence’
Comcast has a different take on 'convergence'
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Astound unveils 400G wavelength service with Ciena tech
Astound is also deploying Ciena’s Waveserver 5 interconnect platform to deliver 400G connectivity across all its network links
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WIA and WWLF Launch Telecom Trailblazers Initiative to Inspire Girls in Telecom
The initiative will promote STEM learning for girls, with the goal of sparking interest in telecommunications and broadband infrastructure
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FirstNet Authority, AT&T announce 10-year investment to transform America’s public safety broadband network
First responder communications stay at the forefront of innovation with 5G upgrades, coverage enhancements, and mission-critical services
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Sen Capito Floats USF As Possible ACP Funding Source
Senator reportedly indicated possible movement on extending funding for a major Internet subsidy program backed by the White House
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American Library Association advances libraries’ role in digital equity as FCC shapes Learn Without Limits programs
The American Library Association affirmed support for making off-premises use of Wi-fi hotspots and services eligible for E-rate funding
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Will Latency Be the Next Rural/Urban Digital Divide?
"Latency is becoming the new currency"
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SC Digital Opportunity Department Submits Digital Equity Plan
South Carolina's five-year Plan is designed to help bridge the digital divide through enhanced broadband adoption and use
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South Carolina Broadband Office Completes $185.1 Million Capital Projects Fund Investment Round, Launches ARPA 3.0 Grant Program
The South Carolina Broadband Office announced the conclusion of its American Rescue Plan Act Capital Projects Fund 1.0 Grant Program
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Shouldn’t Broadband Mapping Data Belong to the Public?
I'm flabbergasted that there is a private company that holds the reins to the database of broadband availability and I can’t think of even one reason why the database created by CostQuest is not openly available to everybody
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What State Leaders Need to Know about Measuring Digital Skills: Options and Opportunities
What options do policymakers have for measuring digital skills?
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FCC Chair Unveils Latest ACP Metrics at Net Inclusion 2024
“This is part of our nation’s digital agenda in the 21st century: every household connected, everyone, everywhere.”
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