Biden’s infrastructure deal will include $65 billion for broadband
The White House agreed to lower the number last month.
On Jun 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
New York’s low-income broadband efforts could hinder California’s new net neutrality law
California’s long-running net neutrality legal battle continues.
On Jun 23, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Ohio Republicans want to kill municipal broadband
The amendment is being criticized.
On Jun 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
New broadband maps from Biden admin show swaths of U.S. without high-speed internet
The map displays ‘key indicators of broadband needs across the country.’
On Jun 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Trio of senators try to bump Biden’s broadband spending back $100 billion
The bill comes amid wider infrastructure talks in Congress.
On Jun 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Capitol rioter wanted to bomb the internet
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Jun 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Biden cut funding for his broadband push—will it be enough to close the digital divide?
‘Suffice to say that we know it’s an expensive problem, and $100 billion certainly sounds better than $65 billion.’
On Jun 9, 2021 by Christopher Hutton
Tech newsletter: Amazon’s ‘dystopian’ kiosk for tired employees
On Jun 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Pressure mounts for COVID stimulus money to be open to more broadband
More lawmakers want the Treasury to update eligibility criteria.
On May 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Republicans stick to slimmed-down broadband spending in latest infrastructure counterproposal to Biden
The Republican offer sets aside number billed as way to compromise.
On May 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Internet provider sued for lying about speed
On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Wyden calls on government to expand who is eligible for broadband improvement
Wyden wants anywhere that doesn’t have 100 Mbps symmetric service to be eligible.
Harris highlights racial, economic barriers to broadband access while pushing infrastructure plan
Harris said there were access, affordability, and equity barriers to broadband in the U.S.
On May 24, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Biden gives in to Republicans demands on broadband infrastructure spending
His administration said broadband spending will be reduced by $35 billion.
On May 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
1 million people signed up for FCC’s broadband discount program the week it launched
The program offers a monthly discount on internet bills.
On May 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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