The states will use their funding through the Capital Projects Fund to connect more than 180,000 homes and businesses.
'This award will provide access to those communities who have for too long went without affordable internet connectivity.'
Only a handful of states have crafted their purchasing decisions after federal rules banning certain companies' equipment.
The New York Times reported that Twitter is pausing its pay-for-verification system until after midterm elections.
Georgetown University professor Randy Barnett said that the ability to post on social media might be a civil right.
Emergency Connectivity Fund grants will keep students connected outside of school, including those impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
The White House released a "comprehensive framework" for the regulation of digital assets.
With FCC maps promised soon, some states are preparing to possibly challenge them by making their own.
Fixed wireless providers will be given an opportunity to view data about their served regions ahead of fabric roll-out.
Emerging state-level privacy bills have common threads with existing ones in California, Colorado and Virginia.
Bill Price discussed the work of LightBox in ensuring that states receive funding to close the digital divide.
Too many reports could burden federal officials, said the executive director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation.
NY's Brad Hoylman introduced legislation that would attempt to control how social media handles users’ speech.
The administration’s efforts are mostly directed at curtailing the Chinese government.
Over 400,000 locations across the U.S. will get broadband in this funding wave.
A coalition of groups argue the Texas law violates the Constitution, US Telecom on investment and Connected Nation on impact.
The number of states restricting municipal broadband networks has dropped during the pandemic.
Huawei scoffs at FCC rip and replace, rural broadband bill moves in committee, franchise fees appeal, Calif. broadband bill integral.
Judge rules against Florida social media law, Ohio GOP cuts muni broadband ban, Democrats want increased child privacy protections.
Tech orgs sue Florida for social media bill, Verizon wants focus on affordability, Facebook allows man-made virus posts.
Verizon is selling Yahoo and AOL, Florida going after social platforms, and Starry is getting in on EBB.
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