Digital Inclusion
California Democrat Releases $15 Internet Affordability Bill
New text lays out speed, eligibility, and reporting rules under the proposed California Affordable Home Internet Act.
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.
COVID
Broadband Experts Reflect on Digital Divide Progress Five Years After Pandemic
'Where my hope lies is in the states,' said Deborah Lathen, president of Lathen Consulting.
Digital Inclusion
Arkansas Jail Cutting Inmate Phone Service Entirely March 30
Service cutoff is days before a FCC prison call rate caps set to take effect for small jails
Expert Opinion
States Must Tackle the Real Obstacles to Broadband Adoption
Closure can only be achieved through greater adoption by lower income households.
Digital Inclusion
Vermont Lawmaker Introduces Affordable Broadband Bill
‘With the N.Y. bill litigated, we just need to craft a bill more suited to Vermont,' Morrow said.
Funding
Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix
The groups called on Congress to preserve USF’s funding structure ahead of Supreme Court ruling.
Expert Opinion
Chicago Quantum Corridor Nourishes Neighborhood Transformation in AI World
The Quantum Corridor on Chicago's South Side is designed to expand American competitiveness in the 21st century world.
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Moves to Cap Broadband Prices
After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'
Digital Inclusion
Digital Equity Grantees Hopeful Amid Uncertainty
The Biden NTIA recommended more than $600 million for broadband adoption efforts.
Digital Inclusion
Supreme Court Still Won't Review N.Y. Affordable Broadband Act
A group of 22 states – including Massachusetts and California – supported New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office.
Education
Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Taps Joey Wender as Executive Director
Wender joins SHLB from the Capital Projects Fund at the Treasury Department, where he oversaw billions in broadband infrastructure.
Digital Inclusion
Prison Phone Providers Renew Legal Fight Against FCC Rate Caps
The First Circuit will review arguments on whether the FCC’s rate caps should remain in place.
Benton
Affordable Connectivity Program's End Spurs State-Level Action on Broadband
States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Defends Most Broadcaster Demographic Reporting
The agency dropped its defense of the nonbinary classification in its equal employment opportunity reporting rules.
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Files Affordable Broadband Legislation Similar to NY
The Institute for Local Self Reliance is hosting a forum – 'Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State' – on Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Digital Inclusion
Senators Push Bill to Restrict Minors' Social Media Use
Public interest group warned the bill violates First Amendment rights.
