FCC
FCC Urges Supreme Court Not to Review USF Challenges
A conservative nonprofit argued the Fifth Circuit is likely to create conflicting precedent.
Digital Inclusion
NDIA Releases Digital Equity Implementation Manual
The document is intended to help states and territories carry out their IIJA digital equity plans.
FCC
Advocacy and Opposition in Digital Discrimination Reporting Mandates
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
FCC
FCC Chair Unveils Latest ACP Metrics at Net Inclusion 2024
The survey highlighted concerns of 81 percent of households with schoolchildren about potential loss of the ACP.
FCC
Drew Clark: We Need Humans to Make Digital Inclusion Work
A core component of Americans — about 20 percent — are not connected to the benefits of better broadband.
USF
USF Should Extend Digital Equity Efforts Beyond Current Federal Investments
The USF needs to first be reformed for its own sustainability.
BBC
Public-Private Partnership Provides Access and Affordability Solutions in Brownsville
In 2014, Brownsville was ranked as the worst-connected city in the United States.
Future of the Internet, Digital Equity Planning, Microsoft Report on Russian Cyberattacks
The US launches an effort to protect the open internet with 60 other countries.
FCC
Reaching Households ‘Biggest Challenge’ of Affordable Connectivity Program, Rosenworcel Says
The Affordable Connectivity Program, like its predecessor, has a challenge with outreach, a conference heard Thursday.
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.
FCC
Local Outreach Efforts Important For Broadband Funding Support, Panelists Say
Experts say efforts to convince lawmakers of the importance of broadband are finally bearing fruit.
Infrastructure
Multilingual Digital Navigators Crucial For Inclusion
Digital liaisons who speak multiple languages can help guide multilingual communities for the digital future.
5G Wireless
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 — The Adoption and Use of 5G Broadband
See “FCC Should Prioritize Affordability and Digital Literacy with Emergency Broadband Funds,” Broadband Breakfast, January 29, 2021 Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place every Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. You can watch the January 27, 2021, event on this page. You can also PARTICIPATE i
FCC
Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel Urges Multiple Solutions to the Homework Gap
April 22, 2020—In order to curb the homework gap in the age of coronavirus, Congress must not focus on providing one particular broadband technology but instead should employ “whatever works,” Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel said Tuesday. Speaking in a webinar hosted by the I
Broadband's Impact
The Need for Digital Inclusion in the Silicon Slopes Area of Utah
BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Even in areas where information technology is booming, like Utah, it’s important to consider the impact that the adoption of broadband technology will have on those who are “less connected.” A look at how Digital Inclusion applies in Utah. || Increasing Digital Inclusion
