BEAD
NTIA to BEAD Winners: ‘Know Your Rights’
The agency urged ISPs to ensure state contracts exempt them from certain laws and include permitting commitments.
BEAD
No Changes to Worker Classification for BEAD, Pennsylvania Says
NTIA had previously said the state would have to change course.
JD Vance
Broadband Affordability Falters in 2025
In spite of the political salience of 'affordability,' federal rollbacks, industry pressure, and stalled state efforts took a toll on low-income Americans' broadband.
BEAD
NTIA: States Can’t Enforce Rate Laws on BEAD Participants
Only New York has a law regulating broadband prices for low-income households.
SpaceX
SpaceX Offers $15-Per-Month Starlink Internet Plan in New York
Company reverses course after earlier pushback against state affordability mandate
Digital Inclusion
One Year Without the Affordable Connectivity Program
Without the broadband subsidy, families are facing harsh tradeoffs to stay connected.
Cox Communications
California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds
New report finds affordability mandate would cut less than 1% from top ISPs’ revenues.
Digital Inclusion
California Democrat Releases $15 Internet Affordability Bill
New text lays out speed, eligibility, and reporting rules under the proposed California Affordable Home Internet Act.
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Moves to Cap Broadband Prices
After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'
Benton
Affordable Connectivity Program's End Spurs State-Level Action on Broadband
States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.
Digital Inclusion
ISPs Press Supreme Court to Reconsider N.Y. Internet Affordability Law
In a rare Supreme Court rehearing bid, ISPs argued the law was causing harm.
SpaceX
Sean Gonsalves: States Should Consider Adopting Affordable Broadband Laws
Massachusetts is advancing legislation to provide $15 monthly broadband service to low-income residents.
SpaceX
SpaceX Asks to Shield Starlink from New York’s $15 Broadband Law
Starlink claims it serves 'fewer than 20,000 households' in the state, qualifying for an exemption.
Wireless
AT&T Hoping for More Spectrum, Fewer State Rate Laws
The company pulled its fixed wireless offering from New York state Wednesday over its Affordable Broadband Act.
Digital Inclusion
New York's $15 Broadband Law Takes Effect Wednesday
N.Y. to enforce law mandating $15 and $20 Internet plans for low-income residents.
12 Days of Broadband
The Year States Stepped Up for Broadband Affordability
States, cities, and private providers led the charge as federal broadband affordability efforts falter.
