ARPA
FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Funds Ineligible for School and Library Self-Provisioned Networks
The FCC’s May 10 order said schools and libraries could not use connectivity funds to build self-provisioned networks.
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.
Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: Libraries and Telehealth on the Vanguard for Broadband
Libraries can do for telehealth what they did for broadband: Provide low-income folks with access to digital and healthcare literacy.
Infrastructure
Biden Lowers Broadband Spend, Republican Infrastructure Plan, Gigabit Opportunity Zones, Ige Under Fire
Biden willing to go $65B on broadband, Republican infrastructure plan, gigabit opportunity zone bill, David Ige’s telecom past.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Equity for All Coalition Sets Sights On Long-Term Broadband Benefit
In the wake of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, a new group emerges.
Infrastructure
Digital Equity Includes Clear Messaging And Training, Experts Argue
Experts argued for clearer communications and training for Americans not used to connectivity.
Education
FCC Launches Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is designed to help economically disadvantaged households get reliable broadband at a subsidized rate.
Infrastructure
Alabama Dispenses $17M In Broadband Funds, New Broadband Mapping Insight, Pipeline Attack
Ivey announces $17 million to deploy broadband, Microsoft data for broadband map, and “Robin Hood” group involved in pipeline attack.
Infrastructure
Open Access Networks Key To Affordability Question, House Committee Hears
The House Energy and Commerce committee heard arguments that open access to networks is crucial for competition and affordability.
Education
Surveying Broadband Issues Faced by Students Under COVID-19, CoSN Offers Its Recommendations
The speed of the broadband service used was only one component of the issues students faced.
Infrastructure
FCC Acts to Expand Access to Spectrum Sharing in American Territories
Chairwoman Rosenworcel has been a longtime supporter of spectrum sharing, and these actions advance that aspect of her agenda.
Education
Verizon Selling Digital Properties, Florida Aims To Limit Social Media Bans, Starry Participating In EBB
Verizon is selling Yahoo and AOL, Florida going after social platforms, and Starry is getting in on EBB.
Infrastructure
Rosenworcel Says Anti-Muni Network Legislation Unfair, Hopes States Change Their Tune
FCC acting chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said she hopes state legislatures change stance on muni builds.
Infrastructure
Critics Call Biden Infrastructure Plan Wasteful, Target Broadband Goals
Critics are unhappy about President Joe Biden’s $2.3-billion plan that includes prioritizing local builds.
Infrastructure
Popularity Of Telework And Telehealth Presents Unique Opportunities For A Post-Pandemic World
A survey released earlier this month illustrates opportunities for remote work and care.
Infrastructure
Multilingual Digital Navigators Crucial For Inclusion
Digital liaisons who speak multiple languages can help guide multilingual communities for the digital future.
Infrastructure
Virt Seeks To Serve As The Hub To Find And Join Virtual Events
Launched last week, virt.com hopes to take advantage of the rise in virtual events by crowdsourcing them in one place.
