Legal group challenges Trump’s cancellation of $2.75 billion digital equity program.

The author praises the Eighth Circuit for striking down the FCC's digital discrimination rule, arguing that it imported disparate-impact liability into the broadband market.

The decision to cancel the program is under litigation from affected groups and states.

Researchers said eliminating communication fees increased family contact and reduced financial strain.

The decision strikes the order in full, sending the FCC to restart.

One panelist called the broadband gap among older Americans a national crisis

Bill would a 2010 law to expand accessibility requirements to emerging digital services.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last year said a Biden-era ban on bulk billing would have sent internet bills soaring for renters.

National Digital Inclusion Alliance failed to show overlap with separate case, D.C. Circuit orders

The White House is proposing Congress claw back canceled digital equity funding.

The act went into effect a year ago, but participation rates are unclear.

Older adults remain among the least likely to have home broadband access or the digital skills to fully benefit from it.

The bill could impact Oregon and Texas, the remaining two states with their own Lifeline verification process.

The FCC issued a new order last year raising its price caps.

The study conducted in 2025 concluded that sustained attention will be required to improve diversity metrics.

The agency also moved to expand private broadband use in the lower 900 MHz band.

The bill would direct the Illinois Commerce Commission to set broadband price protections for low-income residents.

The agency is set to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would seek comment on increased verification measures for the program.

NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth was also questioned on screen time use in schools.

The panel was focused on making the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program a success

Washington lacks a comprehensive statewide digital equity plan and clear leadership, the state auditor’s office found.

Through policies and pilot programs, NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development delivers free internet to residents in affordable housing.

FCC chair says only Americans ‘living and here legally’ should qualify for Lifeline benefits.

In a meeting with the FCC, a variety of Lifeline reforms were recommended.

As smartphone use increases, broadband subscriptions have decreased, the survey found.

Prisoners are now taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales such as Thailand. No passport required, just a virtual reality headset.

State proposes launching broadband subsidy program by 2027

Broadband Breakfast coverage from the INCOMPAS Policy Summit

Backing petitions for reconsideration, advocates say E-Rate rollback threatens students’ connectivity.

As of Dec. 5, the government had not yet filed its response.

Tribal consultations in January will help shape updates to the broadband program, NTIA says.

Prison advocacy group asks Third Circuit to overturn rate changes

The groups' Connectivity Policy Corps will have a first cohort of 18 advocates from 14 states.

The agency is holding an online listening session on the issue Dec. 10.

New report chronicles how 19 rural communities built America’s densest collection of locally owned fiber networks

The panel discussed balancing innovation with public safety, and whether inmates should bear security costs for phone calls and communication under new FCC rules.

Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access.

Through device access and digital skills training, Tech for Troops equips veterans with tools to rebuild their lives after service.

The House’s first attempt spelled out detailed limits; the final law left those details to the FCC.

Kansas broadband development official outlines next steps as Kansas nears BEAD deployment.

Coalition leaders outline long-term strategy for the future of digital equity and inclusion.

The agency also proposed satellite licensing changes.

Residents can now verify their identity using an iPhone or Apple Watch.

Vote expected Tuesday could raise rates by 83 percent, advocates say.

Verizon told the FCC it would roll back diversity initiatives to gain approval to acquire Frontier.

Nonprofit carrier offers to help offset lost federal subsidies for 1,280 schools and libraries.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1414 into law Friday.

Termination of $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act programs ‘unconstitutional and unlawful,’ attorneys argue.

Attorneys for the agency decline to defend prior ban on commissions to correctional facilities.

‘We don’t yet know the full extent of what this vote means for libraries and schools.’

The FCC ended E-Rate funding for off-campus Wi-Fi last week.

FCC chair says 2024 rate caps forced facilities to scale back phone access.

Disrupted federal support has stalled state efforts in digital literacy, workforce, and affordability programs.

NYC’s Big Apple Connect, bringing high-speed internet to public housing, secured through 2028.

Legal expert warns forthcoming Eighth Circuit ruling may matter less than FCC politics.

The agency added two items to its agenda that would scrap funding for off-campus Wi-Fi.

At Georgetown panel, researchers credit public-private partnerships for ACP's 43% take rate vs. Lifeline's 20%.

New York official urged FCC to continue funding school bus Wi-Fi.

The Interior Department announced a new policy to speed approval of broadband projects in tribal communities.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, still wants to bar the agency from instituting similar policies in the future.

Three-year pilot adds internet subsidies to the state’s phone discount program.

How do we balance innovation with public safety, address affordability for families and government agencies, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations?

The lawmakers accuse Carr of violating congressional intent, causing societal harm

Public interest groups say the Bureau’s delay violates federal law.

DigitalC, Merit, Microsoft, and Rocket partner on free internet pilot in Detroit.

Panelists split on whether gigabit broadband was essential or overhyped.

Joins five other states in covering the cost of phone calls from prison.

The groups argue that the bureau's order delaying compliance to 2027 violates federal law.

Call for reversal of Trump-era cuts as 22-state lawsuit challenges legal basis

Group hopes index will supplement ESG for evaluating ISPs.

Verizon has until July 30 to respond to assertions it may be violating California law

‘Liberty Link’ will serve 2,200 households across 35 affordable housing buildings

‘An act of resistance.’

State lawmaker points finger at the Trump administration.

Verizon gains an ally.

Follows March rollback of equity scoring in broadband grants.

Hundreds of copy-paste comments urge FCC to fully implement the Martha Wright-Reed Act.

County Commissioners unanimously voted after being presented with county-wide strategy to expand Internet

Bureau keeps voice-only subsidies alive for one more year

Commissioner Gomez said the agency had chosen 'to ignore both the law and the will of Congress' and that it is 'stalling'

House version appears to have stalled out

Congregations are gathering on Thursday, June 19, to raise awareness of broadband and digital literacy.

Lutnick told lawmakers earlier this month that 'the courts will decide.' Grant winners have not yet sued.

'This is a real loss:' Panelists say cuts threaten progress on digital and AI skills training

‘Like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built’

Backlash continues following termination of $2.75 billion program.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says courts will decide the issue

The act could save Californians $1 billion annually, but ISPs worry about costs

Without the broadband subsidy, families are facing harsh tradeoffs to stay connected.

ACA Connects study predicts steep investment drop; while major trade groups urge DOJ to preempt state laws

The Senate passed its resolution against the rule eariler this month.

Company could face standoff with FCC Chairman Carr, but AT&T already rolled back major DEI policies in March.

City seeks to bring broadband internet to up to 2,500 households

Whether Trump has the legal authority to end the program remains unknown. But for now the Republican administration can simply stop spending the money.

Speaking at Net Inclusion, Sohn slammed Trump administration efforts to rescind Digital Equity Act awards.

The Trump administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act earlier this month.

Follow-up studies about the Affordable Connectivity Program have shown that costs were more than offset by the broad savings it generated American taxpayers.

Some areas that are relatively easier to serve have received multiple rounds of federal investment, while others perpetually remain left behind.

NTIA webpages related to the programs were down Wednesday.

The administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act on Friday.