Digital Inclusion
NTIA Awards $100 Million to Seven States for Advanced Digital Equity Plans
The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.
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.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Providers Want FCC Data Cap Inquiry Dropped
The proceeding is unlikely to move forward under a Republican FCC.
Digital Inclusion
ISPs Fear Other States Following NY on Affordable Broadband Act
Industry groups are asking the Supreme Court to strike down the law.
Sixth Circuit
Policy Analyst: Expand USF to Include Edge Providers
Roslyn Layton calls for including digital services in USF funding to relieve burden on telecom consumers.
Sixth Circuit
FCC Urged to Drop Bulk Billing Ban Proposal
Citing two recent court rulings, broadband advocates argued the FCC lacked authority to enforce the proposed rule.
enforcement
AT&T Settles ACP Investigation for $2.3 Million
The FCC said the company improperly enrolled more than 3,900 subscribers.
Digital Inclusion
Survey: Rising Internet Bills Add to Consumer Frustration Amid Inflation
Despite industry claims of affordable broadband, consumers report financial strain and show support for mandated price caps.
Affordability
N.Y. Attorney General Wants Supreme Court to Back Off State Law
Says high court should allow N.Y. to enforce the Affordable Broadband Act, which requires 25 Mbps for $15/month or 200 Mbps for $20/month
Digital Inclusion
October Surprise: Rosenworcel Opens Probe Into ISP Data Caps
Agency leader concerned about the impact on low-income households and healthcare services.
Digital Inclusion
ISPs’ Low-Cost Plans Reach 95% of New York Homes: Report
Citing efforts by Charter, Altice and Verizon, New York tackles broadband affordability for millions of low-income residents.
AnchorNETS
Digital Equity Executives Advise on Closing Digital Divide
Executives said that infrastructure expansion was not enough
Eighth Circuit
Litigation Heats Up Over FCC’s Inmate Call Rate Caps
Fourteen states and the largest prison telecom provider have escalated their legal fight against the FCC.
prison
FCC’s New Prison Call Rate Caps Facing Court Threats
With rates set to plunge in November, a leading telecom player warns the new limits were unsustainable.
Ziply
Oregon Ballot Measure Targets Big ISPs, Others to Fund $1,600 Annual Payment to State Residents
Measure 118 intends to send cash to all Oregon residents, regardless of income.
Benton
FCC Lawyer Defends Digital Discrimination Rules Before Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute to Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week
Group to host first digital inclusion event on Oct. 9th
