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
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
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.
Expert Opinion
Unlocking Potential: How Technology and Skills-Based Training Can Transform Reentry
Technology empowers incarcerated individuals with access to vocational training
Digital Inclusion
Bipartisan PLAN Act Reintroduced in House
Legislation intended to bring broadband to more Americans
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 16, 2025 - DEI ≠ M&A?
What constitutes an 'invidious' DEI policy in regulators' eyes?
Funding
Digital Equity Grant Winners Not Notified of Official Pause
The awards, recommended under the Biden administration, are under budgetary review.
Cox Communications
California’s $15 Broadband Proposal Could Save Households $1B Annually, State Report Finds
New report finds affordability mandate would cut less than 1% from top ISPs’ revenues.
Digital Inclusion
FCC’s Gomez Defends DEI Against Government Intrusion
Democrat says government interference with DEI initiatives could have long-term economic and social consequences.
Digital Inclusion
USDA Scrubs DEI Criteria from Rural Broadband Grant Programs
Removal of DEI scoring may shift broadband funds away from Tribes and disadvantaged areas.
