Digital Inclusion
NTIA to Review Federal Spending on Broadband, Tech for Education
The agency is holding an online listening session on the issue Dec. 10.
Digital Inclusion
The effort to ensure that all communities have access to high-speed internet and receive digital skills education. Despite years of federal, state, and local investments, millions of Americans still lack broadband access due to geographic challenges, low population density, and high infrastructure costs.
Digital Inclusion
Western Massachusetts Towns Become National Model for Community Broadband
New report chronicles how 19 rural communities built America’s densest collection of locally owned fiber networks
Digital Inclusion
Prison Technology Leaders Discuss Communication Costs, Connectivity During Broadband Breakfast Panel
The panel discussed balancing innovation with public safety, and whether inmates should bear security costs for phone calls and communication under new FCC rules.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Equity Advocates Call for Training, Not Just Subsidies, in Rural Broadband Push
Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access.
Digital Inclusion
Bridging the Technical Divide for America’s Veterans
Through device access and digital skills training, Tech for Troops equips veterans with tools to rebuild their lives after service.
Digital Inclusion
Congress Tried Twice to Reduce Prison Phone Rates
The House’s first attempt spelled out detailed limits; the final law left those details to the FCC.
Middle Mile
Kansas Wraps Up Major Broadband Program, Eyes BEAD Construction in 2026
Kansas broadband development official outlines next steps as Kansas nears BEAD deployment.
University of Washington Information School
Anchor Institution Say Mission Endures as Policy Climate Shifts
Coalition leaders outline long-term strategy for the future of digital equity and inclusion.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Adopts Higher Rate Caps for Prison Phone Service
The agency also proposed satellite licensing changes.
West Virginia
West Virginia Becomes 12th State to Launch Digital IDs in Apple Wallet
Residents can now verify their identity using an iPhone or Apple Watch.
Digital Inclusion
FCC to Nearly Double Call Rates for Prison and Jail Inmates
Vote expected Tuesday could raise rates by 83 percent, advocates say.
mergers
Verizon to California: Don't Add More Diversity Conditions to Merger
Verizon told the FCC it would roll back diversity initiatives to gain approval to acquire Frontier.
Digital Inclusion
Mission Telecom to Maintain E-Rate Prices for Off-Campus Wi-Fi After FCC Withdraws Support
Nonprofit carrier offers to help offset lost federal subsidies for 1,280 schools and libraries.
Digital Inclusion
California Tenants Can Soon Opt Out of Bulk Billing Plans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1414 into law Friday.
Digital Inclusion
Trump Administration Sued Over Canceled Digital Inclusion and Skills Grants
Termination of $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act programs ‘unconstitutional and unlawful,’ attorneys argue.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Urges Court to Pause Prison Phone Case as Agency Changes Rules
Attorneys for the agency decline to defend prior ban on commissions to correctional facilities.
