Expert Opinion
Martha Escutia and Sunne Wright McPeak: Help Make the Planet Greener by Getting Online
We cannot ignore broadband as a key factor in maintaining environmental, social and economic progress.
EBB
The Emergency Broadband Benefit was a pandemic-era broadband program that served as a precursor to the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Expert Opinion
Catherine McNally: The Digital Divide is an Equality Issue
To work toward equal access, more affordable options must be created, including community-based solutions.
EBB
Digital Inclusion Week Highlights Focus on Broadband-Disconnected Urban Residents
Most Americans benefitting from federal spending on rural broadband are white non-Hispanic Americans, says NDIA.
Infrastructure
With Congress Debating Trillions, a Community Guide to Federal Broadband Funding
Muninetworks.org has put together a handy overview of broadband programs – current and pending.
Expert Opinion
Adrianne Furniss: Lifeline Needs A Lifeline
The FCC should hit the pause button on a current plan to zero out support for voice-only services.
FCC
Tech Sues Texas over Social Media Law, $80 Billion Investment, Broadband and Growth
A coalition of groups argue the Texas law violates the Constitution, US Telecom on investment and Connected Nation on impact.
Infrastructure
Outreach ‘Most Valuable Thing’ for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: Rosenworcel
FCC Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel said EBB will benefit tremendously from local outreach efforts.
FCC
FCC Says 5 Million Households Now Enrolled in Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The $3.2 billion program provides broadband and device subsidies to eligible low-income households.
Infrastructure
Federal Communications Commission Says $5 Billion Requested for Emergency Connectivity Fund — in Just Round One!
The program is designed to help schools, libraries and students.
Infrastructure
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in the Senate’s $65 Billion Broadband Infrastructure Bill
Muninetworks’ Sean Gonsalves cracks open and investigates the infrastructure bill.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill Gets Agreement, Fiber Connect Wraps Up, Washington Community Broadband
White House announced infrastructure bill to include $65B, Fiber Connect 2021 wraps up, Washington State community broadband bill becomes law.
FCC
Republicans on Big Tech USF Contribution, Permanent Broadband Solution After Covid, Mobile Mayo Clinic
Republicans on Big Tech pay into USF, leaders press for long-term digital divide solution, Mayo Clinic’s mobile WiFi clinic.
FCC
Black Churches 4 Broadband Brings Religious Fervor to Better Internet Access
Black churches are more than spiritual gathering places: They are power centers within the Black community.
Infrastructure
Federal Broadband Programs Doing Short-Term Work, But Long-Term Objectives Needed
Christopher Mitchell of ILSR talks federal programs and the need for longer-term and more targeted solutions.
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
Utility Commissioners Release Draft Recommendations For Better Broadband
The NARUC Broadband Task Force said mapping, better funding program coordination and support for non-traditional providers key for broadband roll-out.
