Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: Modernizing Phone Network Allows Older Adults to Hold On
Providers are modernizing phone networks from copper to broadband, allowing older adults to keep cherished home numbers with better service.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: Older Adults Can Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season Despite Scams
Scam losses reached a staggering $12.5 billion in 2024 as fraudsters increasingly weaponize AI technology to create sophisticated schemes.
FCC
‘How Do We Call for Help?’ Rural Residents Push Back on FCC’s Copper Retirement
Wildfire survivors, first responders, seniors and rural residents warn that landlines remain essential.
Public Safety
Senators Propose Task Force to Tackle Foreign Robocall Threat
FCC-led task force would strategize to stop international robocall fraud.
ARPA
North Carolina Announces $112M for Broadband Expansion
The award will connect 25,903 households and businesses in 19 counties to high-speed internet.
BEAD
Gigapower CEO Sees BEAD Flowing to Open Access
“We've spoken with a lot of broadband directors and they like the open access model."
FCC
FCC Chair Pitches Proposal for Combatting Robocalls Using Artificial Intelligence
The latest step in the agency’s efforts to curb scam calls will kick off this week, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said.
Funding
ACP Reaches 17 Million, Anchor Association’s Policy Roadmap, New Mexico’s $17M in Broadband Funding
Last month, the Affordable Connectivity Program was announced to have 16 million Americans signed up.
AARP
AT&T Sues T-Mobile Over Ad, Nokia Partners with Ready, LightPath Expanding
T-Mobile is being sued over an ad that said AT&T only gives discounts to seniors in Florida.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: Online Shopping is Here to Stay for Older Adults
Helpful tips for safe shopping this summer.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: What’s New in 2022 for Aging and Tech?
Older adults continue at a rapid pace to adopt tech that assists the aging process.
Infrastructure
Exclusive Drew Clark Column on Broadband Infrastructure Legislation
Now is the time in Congress for all good (and bad) broadband bills to be introduced.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: A Tale of Two Seniors in the Age of the Coronavirus
Broadband and technology devices are most certainly game changers is this age of COVID-19. For the older adult community, the benefits of innovation have opened incredible opportunities. For some of our seniors, technology has made an incredible, perhaps life-saving difference during this crisis. Ho
NCC
Francella Ochillo is New Chief at Next Century Cities, Vermont Broadband Bill, and States Ponder Telehealth
Next Century Cities on Tuesday announced that it had named Francella Ochillo as the non-profit organization’s new executive director. Ochillo, currently the Vice President of Policy and General Counsel for the National Hispanic Media Coalition, has been active in testifying before Congress, meeting
Broadband's Impact
36-Member Public Interest Group Coalition Responds to Sen. McCaskill’s Call to End Lifeline Program
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2013 – On Friday a coalition of 36 interest groups sent a letter to Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., urging her to reconsider her position calling for the eliminating the Lifeline program, one of a handful of programs that currently make up the Universal Service Fund. On June 11, Mc
RUS
Broadband Adoption Panel Emphasizes Making a Use Case
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2010- Broadband adoption is a multifaceted and complex issue which involves a number of stakeholders and was the subject of the second panel at the Broadband Policy Summit VI. The panel consisted of representatives from organizations that advocate on the behalf of the elderly, r
