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fromArs Technica
6 days ago

FCC Democrat: Trump admin is declaring "Mission Accomplished" on broadband

Some point to existing law to argue that availability is the only metric Congress allows to measure broadband deployment success. But the law does not require this agency to view broadband availability with one eye closed and the other one half-open.
Digital life
#fcc
NYC parents
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago
US politics

Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and libraries

Senate ends FCC rule for funding Wi-Fi hotspots outside schools, igniting debate on internet access and regulations.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
NYC parents

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and libraries

Senate ends FCC rule for funding Wi-Fi hotspots outside schools, igniting debate on internet access and regulations.
NYC parents
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.
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fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

NTIA: Off to the BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Round

The BEAD Program's next phase enables all 56 states and territories to select subgrantees for broadband expansion.
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Want More Effective Broadband? Develop More Effective Data: Report

Improved data collection is essential for optimizing broadband technology deployment and addressing current deficiencies in assessment methods.
#broadband
more#broadband
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Three-quarters of UK champion continued broadband infrastructure investment | Computer Weekly

Access to high-speed broadband is a critical need for the UK public as shown by a recent study.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

How to Travel to the Most Remote Office on Earth

Traveling to Antarctica involves navigating unpredictable weather and logistical challenges at makeshift stations.
NYC real estate
fromCNET
1 month ago

An Internet Co-op for the People: How Ex-Spectrum Employees Are Making a Difference in the Bronx

People's Choice Communications offers community-owned internet access in NYC, prioritizing equity and affordability over profit.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

The Supreme Court upheld a crucial fee on phone bills that funds internet access in schools and rural areas.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Iran throttles internet access to stop purported Israeli cyberattacks

The Iranian government is urging citizens to delete WhatsApp, claiming it has been weaponized by Israel, despite the app's denial of these allegations.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Mission Telecom, Computers 4 People Partner on Low-Cost Hotspot, Access

The Shield 5G Home Hotspot aims to provide affordable internet access, targeting under-resourced communities in the U.S.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Cuban government dollarizes the internet: This measure is true digital apartheid'

Cuba's internet tariffs have dramatically increased, limiting access for many citizens amid ongoing scarcity of food, electricity, and freedom.
#digital-equity-act
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

Trump's announcement to end the Digital Equity Act threatens initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.
more#digital-equity-act
fromwww.spendlifetraveling.com
2 months ago

Walking the Camino de Santiago While Working Remotely: A Practical Guide

Combining remote work with walking the Camino de Santiago is ambitious but can be achieved with proper planning and energy management.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Brightspeed Expanding Fiber Network to Lima, Ohio

Brightspeed is significantly increasing fiber internet access in Ohio, helping to close the digital divide.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

ITS claims UK first for 50G-PON business trial | Computer Weekly

ITS is the first UK provider to trial 50G passive optical network services for businesses.
50G-PON enhances existing fibre infrastructure, providing sustainable and high-capacity internet access.
#web-browsing
more#web-browsing
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Amazon's first 27 internet satellites launch to space | TechCrunch

Amazon has launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper internet project, aiming to compete with Starlink's existing network.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
fromTESLARATI
4 months ago

Starlink Expands to Somalia, Bridging Digital Gaps

We have been in talks with this company (Starlink) for a period of two and half years. We gave them the license today.
Cars
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario's severed ties with Starlink impedes access to legal services in remote First Nations | CBC News

The cancellation of the Starlink contract may severely limit access to legal services for remote Indigenous communities in northwestern Ontario.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Indiana Connectivity Program Awards Almost $1.7M in 13th Funding Round

The Indiana Connectivity Program continues to award significant funding to enhance broadband access statewide, aiming to support agricultural technology and address connectivity needs.
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