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www.mediaite.com
6 hours ago
Left-wing politics

Jasmine Crockett Attacks GOP Witness As a Simpleminded, Underqualified White Man' Over DEI Attacks

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized FCC's Brendan Carr for blaming diversity initiatives for broadband issues, arguing real problems lie in funding and cost estimates. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC vote means net neutrality is back, for the moment

Restoration of net neutrality rules by FCC after seven years, impacting internet traffic equality and ISP practices. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 hours ago
Left-wing politics

Jasmine Crockett Attacks GOP Witness As a Simpleminded, Underqualified White Man' Over DEI Attacks

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized FCC's Brendan Carr for blaming diversity initiatives for broadband issues, arguing real problems lie in funding and cost estimates. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC vote means net neutrality is back, for the moment

Restoration of net neutrality rules by FCC after seven years, impacting internet traffic equality and ISP practices. [ more ]
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Telecompetitor
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Spectrum Wins Big as Alabama Awards $4M in Broadband Funds

Alabama counties are gaining $42 million in grants to expand broadband access, targeting over 15,000 unserved households and businesses. [ more ]
#internet-connectivity
Telecompetitor
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Vermont Establishes Long Drop Program to Reach More Remote Residences

Vermont is creating a Long Drop Program to connect low-income residents living far from fiber lines to affordable broadband. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

New Illinois Partnership Focuses on Digital Equity

Cambium Networks is collaborating with several partners to deploy a significant fiber network aiming to enhance digital equity in Chicago. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Vermont Establishes Long Drop Program to Reach More Remote Residences

Vermont is creating a Long Drop Program to connect low-income residents living far from fiber lines to affordable broadband. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

New Illinois Partnership Focuses on Digital Equity

Cambium Networks is collaborating with several partners to deploy a significant fiber network aiming to enhance digital equity in Chicago. [ more ]
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#rural-connectivity
Telecompetitor
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

NTCA's Bloomfield Shares Good and Bad of BEAD Implementation in U.S. House Testimony

BEAD is crucial for rural broadband, but its implementation is slower than desired, leading to frustration among rural providers. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

UScellular and Tarana Partner to Bring FWA in West Plains, Missouri

UScellular and Tarana Wireless are enhancing broadband accessibility in Missouri using ngFWA technology. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

NTCA's Bloomfield Shares Good and Bad of BEAD Implementation in U.S. House Testimony

BEAD is crucial for rural broadband, but its implementation is slower than desired, leading to frustration among rural providers. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

UScellular and Tarana Partner to Bring FWA in West Plains, Missouri

UScellular and Tarana Wireless are enhancing broadband accessibility in Missouri using ngFWA technology. [ more ]
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#community-development
Telecompetitor
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Vero Confirms California Funding Award Recommendation

The CPUC has recommended a $4.4 million grant for Vero Fiber's project to bring fiber optic broadband to several underserved communities. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Ripple Fiber Partners with Open Broadband for South Carolina Network

Ripple Fiber and Open Broadband will improve internet access for over 750 homes in Woodruff, SC, with a new fiber optic network by December 2024. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Vero Confirms California Funding Award Recommendation

The CPUC has recommended a $4.4 million grant for Vero Fiber's project to bring fiber optic broadband to several underserved communities. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Ripple Fiber Partners with Open Broadband for South Carolina Network

Ripple Fiber and Open Broadband will improve internet access for over 750 homes in Woodruff, SC, with a new fiber optic network by December 2024. [ more ]
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ComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
Tech industry

AT&T taps Nokia to accelerate future-ready fibre broadband | Computer Weekly

AT&T and Nokia's agreement aims to enhance broadband access and facilitate future digital innovations. [ more ]
Engadget
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Starlink competitor AST SpaceMobile plans orbital launch for next week

AST SpaceMobile aims to provide satellite communications using standard smartphones through its BlueBird satellite network, enhancing connectivity in underserved areas. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

IMLS Grant Will Support Internet2 in Promoting Digital Equity in Alaska

Internet2 received a grant to enhance broadband access in Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Tribal libraries using the Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit. [ more ]
Padailypost
4 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Bold idea on housing emerges from candidates' forum

Mountain View City Council candidates advocate for proactive measures in affordable housing and prioritize broadband access as essential for residents. [ more ]
#new-york-state
Brooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Spectrum made to restore $15/month low-income internet: Hochul

State reaches a settlement mandating Charter to offer $15 broadband internet for low-income residents receiving certain benefits.
The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and support low-income families with reliable internet access. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Settlement Will Offer Discounted Broadband to Low-income New Yorkers

Charter Communications must provide discounted broadband to low-income customers, enhancing internet access in New York. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Spectrum made to restore $15/month low-income internet: Hochul

State reaches a settlement mandating Charter to offer $15 broadband internet for low-income residents receiving certain benefits.
The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and support low-income families with reliable internet access. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Settlement Will Offer Discounted Broadband to Low-income New Yorkers

Charter Communications must provide discounted broadband to low-income customers, enhancing internet access in New York. [ more ]
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Telecompetitor
1 month ago
NYC politics

Charter Must Provide Inexpensive Broadband to New Yorkers, According to Settlement

New York State's settlement with Charter Communications mandates discounted broadband services for low-income families, improving internet access statewide. [ more ]
City Limits
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

1 Million NYC Households Lost Their Internet Subsidies. Plans to Revive the Aid Are in Political Purgatory

The Affordable Connectivity Program's funding depletion has severely impacted low-income households' ability to access essential internet services. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
EU data protection

Court upholds New York law that says ISPs must offer $15 broadband

The US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit reversed a ruling blocking New York's law requiring $15 broadband plans for low-income consumers. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
California

California's $10B Climate Bond Breaks Through Political Gridlock | KQED

Districts prioritize essential facilities, technical career skills, and broadband access. Environmental groups advocate for a $10 billion climate bond to address wildfires, extreme heat, and sea-level rise. [ more ]
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