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: Lead psychologist aided notorious anti-vaxxers
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Aug 3, 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
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
Senators want TracFone acquisition scrutinized over fear Verizon will make cell phones less affordable
The senators asked the agency to ‘thoroughly review’ the proposed acquisition.
On Jul 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Who’s really behind ‘MAGACOIN’?
On Jul 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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
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
Biden’s new executive order urges FCC to restore net neutrality
The FCC restoring net neutrality will require Biden to fill out the agency.
Today could be the beginning of the end of unwanted robocalls
The FCC set today as a deadline for providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN.
On Jun 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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.
‘We don’t want to lose any more valuable time’: Biden’s delay on filling the FCC pushes agenda back significantly
There’s a long list of things people want to see the FCC tackle. It can’t do that until Biden fills out the agency.
On Jun 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Leading advocacy groups are fed up with Biden’s lack of action on FCC
The FCC still doesn’t have a chair. Biden hasn’t even put forth a nomination.
On Jun 14, 2021 by David Covucci
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