Digital Inclusion
SHLB, More Than 80 Others Urge House Not to Repeal Hotspot Order
The Senate passed its resolution against the rule eariler this month.
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
AT&T Says it Will Keep DEI Policies in Place Ahead of Merger
Company could face standoff with FCC Chairman Carr, but AT&T already rolled back major DEI policies in March.
Infrastructure
Oakland City Council Unanimously Approves Construction of Open-Access Network
City seeks to bring broadband internet to up to 2,500 households
Digital Inclusion
The Digital Equity Act Tried to Close the Digital Divide. Trump Calls It Racist and Acts to End It
Whether Trump has the legal authority to end the program remains unknown. But for now the Republican administration can simply stop spending the money.
Digital Equity Act
Public Advocate Sohn Urges Audience to Mobilize, and to Sue
Speaking at Net Inclusion, Sohn slammed Trump administration efforts to rescind Digital Equity Act awards.
Digital Inclusion
Maine Lawmakers: Reverse Digital Equity Cancellations
The Trump administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act earlier this month.
Digital Inclusion
Longmont NextLight’s Affordability Program Picks Up Federal Slack For Low Income Locals
Follow-up studies about the Affordable Connectivity Program have shown that costs were more than offset by the broad savings it generated American taxpayers.
COVID
Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide
Some areas that are relatively easier to serve have received multiple rounds of federal investment, while others perpetually remain left behind.
Digital Inclusion
Sen. Murray: Canceling Digital Equity Grants Illegal
NTIA webpages related to the programs were down Wednesday.
Digital Inclusion
States Weighing Response to Trump's Cancellation of Digital Equity Funding
The administration canceled grants under the Digital Equity Act on Friday.
Benton
Trump Administration Cancels Digital Equity Grants
Program supporters said the move would be illegal.
Digital Inclusion
Uncertainty Follows After Trump Targets Digital Equity Programs
The Infrastructure Act provided $2.75 billion in digital equity funding.
Digital Equity Act
Trump Says Digital Equity Funding Under Broadband Law Will Be Ended
Targeted funds include $619 million, from a pool of $910 million in funding from NTIA, made available under a competitive grant program
Digital Inclusion
Senate Advances Effort to Reverse New FCC Funding for Wi-Fi Hotspots
A similar measure has been introduced in the House.
Digital Inclusion
California Assembly Committee Advances Broadband Affordability, Copper Retirement Bills
A similar affordability law went into effect in New York earlier this year.
Digital Inclusion
California $15 Low-Income Internet Bill Gets a Hearing
First hearing is scheduled for April 30.
