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Law
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

ISPs fear wave of state laws after New York's $15 broadband mandate

States can implement stricter broadband regulations in the absence of FCC oversight, as demonstrated by New York's affordable broadband law.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Mountain View takes hard look at gaps in internet access - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces a significant digital divide, with lower-income neighborhoods lacking reliable internet access despite being in Silicon Valley.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

Industry experts discuss bridging the digital divide in NYC

Improved internet access in underserved NYC communities is a result of public-private partnerships and lessons learned from the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant disparities in internet access necessary for education.
NYC parents
fromArs Technica
3 weeks 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.
Bootstrapping
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.
Law
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

ISPs fear wave of state laws after New York's $15 broadband mandate

States can implement stricter broadband regulations in the absence of FCC oversight, as demonstrated by New York's affordable broadband law.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Mountain View takes hard look at gaps in internet access - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces a significant digital divide, with lower-income neighborhoods lacking reliable internet access despite being in Silicon Valley.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

Industry experts discuss bridging the digital divide in NYC

Improved internet access in underserved NYC communities is a result of public-private partnerships and lessons learned from the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant disparities in internet access necessary for education.
NYC parents
fromArs Technica
3 weeks 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.
Bootstrapping
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.
Travel
fromwww.spendlifetraveling.com
1 week 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.
#broadband
SF politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Starlink benefits as Trump admin rewrites rules for $42B grant program

The Benton Institute warns that not prioritizing fiber broadband in funding decisions may negatively impact broadband quality in America.
Venture
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

BEAD Can "Nearly Complete" Vermont Broadband Buildout: VCBB

Vermont's broadband service providers are poised to enhance internet access for nearly every eligible address through BEAD funding.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The head of a Biden program that could help rural broadband has left

Trump administration changes may worsen internet access issues and benefit a few wealthy individuals.
SF politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Starlink benefits as Trump admin rewrites rules for $42B grant program

The Benton Institute warns that not prioritizing fiber broadband in funding decisions may negatively impact broadband quality in America.
Venture
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

BEAD Can "Nearly Complete" Vermont Broadband Buildout: VCBB

Vermont's broadband service providers are poised to enhance internet access for nearly every eligible address through BEAD funding.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The head of a Biden program that could help rural broadband has left

Trump administration changes may worsen internet access issues and benefit a few wealthy individuals.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

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

ITS has emerged as the first UK provider to successfully trial dedicated internet access services over 50G passive optical network, validating its business-grade 10Gbps demand.
London startup
#fcc
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Tech industry

What may be next after a federal court struck down the FCC's net neutrality rules

The federal court's decision to strike down net neutrality protections is a significant setback for consumer rights and internet access in America.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel agrees to step down | TechCrunch

Jessica Rosenworcel resigns from the FCC upon Trump’s presidency, concluding impactful initiatives in telecommunications and internet accessibility.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 weeks 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 weeks 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.
#web-browsing
#starlink
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

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

"Going forward, NAN community members will need to independently find the means and technology to attend court via Zoom," NALSC said in a statement last Tuesday.
Canada news
fromTelecompetitor
1 month 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.
Online Community Development
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Rural fiber internet expansion is at risk as Trump administration holds funds

Many companies relying on funds from BEAD have already invested a significant amount of money in fiber expansion... a potential shift toward satellite means people won't benefit from the speed and reliability associated with fiber.
European startups
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: How The Internet Will Pay You (3/29/2025) | HackerNoon

The HackerNoon Newsletter introduces various stories, including addressing internet access issues and the decision-making processes in investigating neighborhood disparities, aiming to provide insights into tech challenges.
London startup
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara

Taara, an optical internet company, is spinning off from Alphabet's X, aiming to connect rural regions using laser technology.
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Nearly 3 Million Rural Americans Can't Access Health Care and Reliable Internet

Rural Americans suffer from limited healthcare access and poor internet which adversely affects their health.
Digital life
fromCNET
3 months ago

Here's How Using My Mobile Hotspot at Home Went Terribly Wrong

Hotspots offer crucial internet access during outages and can be useful alternatives to traditional home connections.
Fundraising
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Missouri Receives 519 BEAD Program Applications in Round One

Missouri's OBD closed Round 1 of BEAD funding, receiving 519 applications to serve over 192,000 locations.
#decentralization
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Miscellaneous

Win Your Share of 15,000 USDT in the Spacecoin Writing Contest by Spacecoin and HackerNoon | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Miscellaneous

Win Your Share of 15,000 USDT in the Spacecoin Writing Contest by Spacecoin and HackerNoon | HackerNoon

fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Illegal internet access at high security prison in Peru

Peruvian authorities have uncovered two antennas that illegally provided internet and phone access to inmates at Challapalca prison, along with hidden equipment within cells.
Miscellaneous
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Alabama Awards $2.9M to Charter's Spectrum for Broadband Expansion in Etowah County

"This project in Etowah County is another step toward my goal of providing high-speed internet access to rural communities throughout Alabama. Expanding broadband access is leading to better outcomes and opportunities in education, health care, business and other areas of life."
Miscellaneous
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Almost the entire US South is now being blocked by Pornhub

Aylo has publicly supported age verification of users for years, but believes any law for this must preserve user safety and privacy and effectively protect children.
Miscellaneous
fromTechzine Global
7 months ago

Where fast 5G is missing, Nokia and NTT Data will bring it

Nokia and NTT DATA’s collaboration has transformed Brownsville, Texas from one of the worst connected cities in the U.S. to one of the best in terms of connectivity and internet access. This partnership delivers fast, reliable internet to areas that lack it, specifically allowing local businesses and citizens to benefit from secure, efficient 5G solutions, thus stimulating economic growth and enhancing public services.
Business intelligence
Tech industry
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

Major outage: Verizon confirms it's working to restore service after widespread complaints

Verizon experienced a major outage affecting mobile services, particularly impacting calls and internet access for many users.
JavaScript
fromBleepingComputer
8 months ago

Cloudflare outage cuts off access to websites in some regions

Cloudflare outage affects global site access, with users reporting error messages despite no official acknowledgment of problems.
Intermittent access issues are region-specific, affecting platform availability.
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