Digital Inclusion
Industry Experts Pessimistic On Potential ACP Extension
Two experts discussed the roadblocks standing in the way of an ACP extension
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Two experts discussed the roadblocks standing in the way of an ACP extension
Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
Digital Inclusion
Starks hailed the ACP as the most effective program to date in helping low-income Americans maintain online connectivity.
Expert Opinion
Continuing the ACP program can be justified, but only if it is meaningfully reformed to render it more fiscally responsible.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The experts held split opinions regarding the impact of new consumer broadband labels mandated by the Federal Communications Commission.
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Bipartisan legislation aimed at extending the program remains at a standstill in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Digital Inclusion
According those responding to a December survey, 80 percent claimed affordability as the main barrier.
Expert Opinion
In the case of rural communities, monopolies are a particularly bad fit.
Digital Inclusion
Pallone was instrumental in securing funding to establish the COVID-era broadband subsidy initiative, commonly known as the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
Digital Inclusion
When available, fewer eligible rural households took advantage of it than eligible urban households.
Digital Inclusion
The digital inclusion program manager of KC Digital Drive made the comments on Wednesday.
Digital Inclusion
Anna Gomez outlines why ending the ACP will be disastrous for low-income and rural families.
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A Massachusetts city starts new program to help disadvantaged residents access Internet low-cost internet.
Digital Inclusion
The company needs to be designed as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier to promote the Lifeline option, it said.
broadband roundup
Industry associations are not happy about the FCC’s new digital discrimination rules.
Expert Opinion
We’d be building broadband to no one without the ACP. The ACP extends every BEAD dollar further.