Digital Equity Act
Public Advocate Sohn Urges Audience to Mobilize, and to Sue
Speaking at Net Inclusion, Sohn slammed Trump administration efforts to rescind Digital Equity Act awards.
Donald Trump
Net Inclusion Conference: Angry Advocates Rally for Digital Equity
Founder of National Digital Inclusion Alliance says the attack on the Digital Equity Act is ‘effing personal’
Benton
Trump Administration Cancels Digital Equity Grants
Program supporters said the move would be illegal.
Digital Inclusion
Uncertainty Follows After Trump Targets Digital Equity Programs
The Infrastructure Act provided $2.75 billion in digital equity funding.
Digital Equity Act
Trump Says Digital Equity Funding Under Broadband Law Will Be Ended
Targeted funds include $619 million, from a pool of $910 million in funding from NTIA, made available under a competitive grant program
Benton
In ‘Delete’ Docket, Advocates Want Improvements to Lifeline, E-Rate and Local Control
Public interest groups say the FCC should modernize, not dismantle, key programs.
Funding
Digital Equity Grant Winners Not Notified of Official Pause
The awards, recommended under the Biden administration, are under budgetary review.
Benton
Broadband Industry, Advocates Defend USF to High Court
They said the underlying statute should survive even if SCOTUS expands the non-delegation doctrine.
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Announces a Fraction of Digital Equity Grant Awards
The agency has already committed to awarding $900 million for the program, a spokesperson said.
Digital Inclusion
Future Broadband Affordability Programs Might Have a Trust Problem: Experts
The ACP wind down left some participants wary, an outreach organization said.
Digital Equity
DEI is Dead… But Will ‘Digital Equity’ Programs Shutter?
Why digital equity broadband programs may still continue under the coming Trump administration.
Digital Inclusion
State Digital Equity Officials Say Internet Programs Serve Everyone
States are working to coordinate digital equity initiatives with the larger $42.5 billion BEAD infrastructure program.
Benton
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund
The outcome could affect millions who depend on the USF for affordable communication services.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 27, 2024 – Next Steps on Digital Equity Projects
The NTIA has now approved digital equity plans for several states as part of its broader Digital Equity Act initiative.
OTI
Consumer Groups: ‘Device Unlocking Boosts Wireless Competition’
Eighteen consumer groups pushed the FCC to adopt a uniform 60-day phone unlocking standard.
Digital Inclusion
October Surprise: Rosenworcel Opens Probe Into ISP Data Caps
Agency leader concerned about the impact on low-income households and healthcare services.
