Digital Inclusion
Justice Department Advises FCC to Strengthen Lifeline Verification
Opinion arrives as FCC reviews changes to enrollment procedures, including federal database checks.
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
Researcher: Tribal Areas Have Lower Broadband Adoption Rates
A recent analysis found gaps in Arizona and four other states.
Digital Inclusion
Trump White House Still Wants Digital Equity Suit Tossed
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance urged judges not to dismiss its case over canceled grant funding.
Digital Inclusion
Study: Bulk Broadband Cuts Gigabit Prices in Half
Consumers would pay $5.6 billion more annually without bulk arrangements, a new study finds.
Community Broadband
Cleveland ISP Secures $4.35 Million After It Surpassed 2025 Goals
The nonprofit is working to change Cleveland’s status as one of the least-connected cities.
Digital Inclusion
Groups Campaign To Restore Canceled Digital Equity Funding
Communities see setbacks in broadband access a year after funding loss.
Digital Inclusion
Constitutional Watchdog Joins Suit Over Canceled Digital Equity Grants
Legal group challenges Trump’s cancellation of $2.75 billion digital equity program.
Expert Opinion
Ben Sperry: The FCC’s Digital-Discrimination Detour Hits a Dead End
The author praises the Eighth Circuit for striking down the FCC's digital discrimination rule, arguing that it imported disparate-impact liability into the broadband market.
Digital Inclusion
One Year After Cancellation, Digital Equity Act Tied Up in Legal Challenges
The decision to cancel the program is under litigation from affected groups and states.
Digital Inclusion
Free Prison Calls Linked to Better Reentry Outcomes
Researchers said eliminating communication fees increased family contact and reduced financial strain.
Digital Inclusion
Eighth Circuit Vacates FCC’s Digital Discrimination Rules
The decision strikes the order in full, sending the FCC to restart.
Digital Inclusion
Older Adults Technology Gap Persists Despite Gains: Broadband Breakfast Panelists
One panelist called the broadband gap among older Americans a national crisis
Brian Fitzpatrick
Senators Propose Update to Communications Accessibility Law
Bill would a 2010 law to expand accessibility requirements to emerging digital services.
Digital Inclusion
FTC Moves to Crack Down on Hidden, Unfair Rental Fees and Perhaps Bulk Billing
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last year said a Biden-era ban on bulk billing would have sent internet bills soaring for renters.
Funding
Judge Won’t Pause Suit Over Trump’s $2.75B Digital Equity Act Cuts
National Digital Inclusion Alliance failed to show overlap with separate case, D.C. Circuit orders
Broadband Mapping and Data
Researcher: About 12.7 Million Seniors Lack Broadband Subscription, 7.2 Million Lack Computer or Tablet
The White House is proposing Congress claw back canceled digital equity funding.
