Lifeline Needs A Lifeline
We need the FCC to update the Lifeline program so everyone can rely on a basic level of connectivity no matter how much income they have.
We need the FCC to update the Lifeline program so everyone can rely on a basic level of connectivity no matter how much income they have.
"No single entity can meet this challenge alone"
WISPA sent a letter to the governors of all 50 states asking them to ignore a prohibition against using ARPA broadband funding for fixed wireless deployments.
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts says the company's efforts to innovate around devices and services are a key part of its plan to fend off broadband competition.
Small wireless carriers expressed dissatisfaction and concern about several aspects of their business at the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) Annual Convention.
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is doubtful that a new spectrum screen would be implemented anytime soon, including before upcoming 5G mid-band spectrum auctions.
Extension of the waivers will prevent the de-enrollment of any Lifeline subscribers
The Federal Communications Commission designates September 20-24, 2021 as Lifeline Awareness Week.
The FCC will open a second Emergency Connectivity Fund application filing window from September 28, 2021 to October 13, 2021.
The US is full of diverse communities and regions, and each requires its own custom infrastructure plan to make broadband available and affordable.
Virginia is leading the pack in establishing a framework for digital opportunity for all its citizens.
AT&T's CEO says there might be a business case for AT&T to deploy fiber to more than the 30 million locations it aims to make fiber broadband available to by 2025.
In the high-stakes battle between states and technology companies, the rights of internet users have become the main casualties.
Facebook’s board allowed the company to overpay on its fine in order to protect Zuckerberg
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