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
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
New bill wants to extend program that aims to close the ‘homework gap’
The bill would allocate $40 billion over five years to extend the FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund.
On Jul 23, 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
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.
On Jun 29, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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
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
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
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
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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
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