Digital Inclusion
ACP Sunset Will Mean Higher Bills, Rural Providers Say
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks urged trade group members to engage lawmakers on extending the program.
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides subsidized broadband connections of $30/month, and $75/month for Tribal households.
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FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks urged trade group members to engage lawmakers on extending the program.
Net Neutrality
Free Press chose in recent days to underscore that it is in full agreement with the chairwoman.
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A majority of the House would need to sign on to the discharge petition.
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Benefits will fall to $14 for low-income households and $30 for those on Tribal lands in the last month of funding.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Government officials express optimism that the introduction of labels will signal a new era of transparency and competition.
Broadband Live
Momentum is growing for the event, in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.
Broadband Live
The event will be in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.
Digital Inclusion
Smith Bagley, Inc., is asking the FCC to provide more money to the Tribal Lifeline benefit.
Universal Service
Thursday's draft net neutrality order excuses broadband internet service providers from contributions.
Briefs
The company said it will continue to offer an affordable internet service as the Affordable Connectivity Program ends.
Digital Inclusion
The program will be fully exhausted at the end of May.
Digital Inclusion
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
What's New
It's a time of changing seasons in Washington, and in Rural America.
Funding
The House of Representatives passed a $1.1 trillion spending package Friday morning which omits funding for key broadband initiatives.
Funding
Most Democratic senators support Affordable Connectivity Program extension, plus 'Rip and Replace' funding.
Funding
The fiscal year 2025 budget has funds for broadband expansion, tech innovation and digital equity.