Digital Inclusion
Affordable Connectivity Program Rally on April 30
The event will be in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.
Broadband's Impact
What impact does high-speed internet have on people's lives?
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Approves Digital Equity Plans from all 50 States, D.C., Puerto Rico
States are now free to apply for funding to address barriers to broadband adoption.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on May 1, 2024 – Smart Cities and Education
With high capacity network, smart cities can revolutionize the future of education.
Broadband Mapping and Data
New FCC Broadband Standards Should Consider Latency
The FCC sought public input in November on including latency metrics in reporting requirements.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Industry Groups Push for Tax-Exempt Grants
Seven trade groups urged lawmakers to pass the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act.
Broadband's Impact
Major Cities Keep Pressing FCC For Cable Broadband Fees
By not having to pay broadband fees, cable has an advantage over broadband-only providers, the cities say.
Digital Inclusion
Low-income Californians Cite Cost as Significant Barrier, Experts Mourn Loss of ACP
Without action by Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program is likely to run out of funds by April 2024.
Digital Inclusion
Rhode Island Invites Public Feedback on Digital Equity Plan
The state is gearing up to receive money from the NTIA's digital equity capacity grant program.
Digital Inclusion
FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program Shutdown Silent on Broadband Labels
What will happen to the agency’s rules that legally require ISPs to display broadband 'nutrition' labels that promote the ACP?
Digital Inclusion
Provider Says FCC Should Freeze Affordable Connectivity Program Transfers
After February 7, the FCC is not going to require ISPs to accept ACP transfers.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Issues Timeline for ACP Wind Down
The FCC order came a day after bipartisan legislation was introduced to extend ACP.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days: How Soon Will the Affordable Connectivity Program Expire?
The remaining funds are anticipated to be depleted by May 2024, according to the ACP Dashboard tracker.
Digital Inclusion
Republican Lawmakers Criticize ACP as 'Wasteful' in Letter to FCC Chairwoman
The internet subsidy for low-income households is set to dry up without Congressional action.
Broadband's Impact
Treasury Approves $22.5M Funding for Broadband Healthcare in Washington, D.C.
The Whitman-Walker’s Max Robinson Center will be able to serve an extra 10,000 residents with telehealth.
Broadband's Impact
Digital Infrastructure Investment In Person and Live Online on Dec. 5
Registration to attend in person is $245; you may also sign up for the webcast for $35.
Broadband's Impact
House GOP Uses Oversight Hearing to Criticize FCC Actions
Partisan disputes return to FCC policies after years of a 2-2 split on the commission.
