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Problematic ACP Qualification Standard, Macquarie Invests in Pavlov, Cogent Closes T-Mobile Wireline Deal
Horry alleges service providers are signing up customers to the ACP that don’t actually qualify.
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Horry alleges service providers are signing up customers to the ACP that don’t actually qualify.
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In Emergency Broadband Benefit case, Q Link claimed excessive market value of devices, the FCC said.
12 Days of Broadband
The program is helping low-income households afford internet access, but some experts warn that the fund will soon be depleted.
Digital Inclusion
‘The percentage of households in major metro areas…using the program is smaller than the percentage of households enrolled.’
FCC
The rules prevent providers from denying service to lower-income customers.
Funding
Concerns from advocates echo some of FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s concerns for the ACP.
Digital Inclusion
The Affordable Connectivity Program, like its predecessor, has a challenge with outreach, a conference heard Thursday.
Infrastructure
The program, previously the Emergency Broadband Benefit, was extended by the infrastructure bill.
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A new study argues the FCC’s new Affordable Connectivity Program should improve its outreach and enrollment procedures.
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Starlink plans to launch nearly 50 low-earth orbit satellites on Monday.
Broadband's Impact
Greater enrollment in federal programs will help close the digital divide, especially for Latino communities, but help is needed.
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The Internet Innovation Alliance said less than 6.5 million Americans participate in the subsidy program.
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Congress “took a big step” toward improving supply chain and “addressing serious cost increases.”
Broadband's Impact
Big Telecom companies caused months and months of delays in the rollout of the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
FCC
Inspector General report finds “dozens” of cases of EBB abuse across the country.
Environment
We cannot ignore broadband as a key factor in maintaining environmental, social and economic progress.