Infrastructure bill will make Emergency Broadband Credit permanent—but with a price reduction
The monthly discount is lower, but the program is getting $14 billion.
On Aug 11, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Broadband Is Too. Damn. High
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Aug 10, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Almost half of Americans aren’t happy with how much they are paying for broadband service
42% of those polled were ‘dissatisfied’ to some degree about broadband costs.
On Aug 3, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Infrastructure bill includes $65 billion for broadband
There are still details that aren’t clear.
On Jul 29, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
4 million households enroll in FCC’s broadband benefit program
The program offers discounts on eligible household’s internet service.
On Jul 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
FCC to fix rural broadband program that gave money to connect parking lots to internet
The FCC said the program ‘requires thoughtful oversight.’
On Jul 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Who’s really behind ‘MAGACOIN’?
On Jul 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Comcast, AT&T spent tens of millions to stop a bill reinstating net neutrality
A new study shows just how much ISPs pushed back against the Save the Internet Act.
FCC and ISPs’ ‘match’ process messed up a massive broadband credit for low-income citizens—leaving thousands furious
Nearly every major provider—and dozens of smaller ones—had complaints filed against them to the FCC.
On Jul 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
This crowdsourced campaign wants to know the truth about everyone’s actual internet speeds
‘For too long, the true cost and quality of internet service has been hidden and obscured.’
On Jul 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Government says its own definition of high-speed broadband is too low
The report is the latest in a number of attempts to raise the definition of minimum broadband speeds.
On Jul 9, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Cops get free electric lassos for handing over body camera footage
On Jul 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Ohio Republicans attempt to kill municipal broadband ends after public outcry
The attempt was harshly criticized.
On Jul 1, 2021 by Colleen Cronin
Tech newsletter: Will Biden EVER get around to the FCC?
On Jun 29, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Schools across America are getting new broadband funding to help close the ‘homework gap’
The program helps schools and libraries buy devices to help people get online.
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