The Affordable Connectivity Program Kept Them Online. What Now?
“I’m paying around $35 per month now, and that’s with $30 off my bill,” Perez says. “So eventually I’ll pay more than $60 per month.” This past weekend he used …
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Biden administration waiving some ‘Buy America’ requirements in broadband buildout
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is waiving some “Buy America” requirements for its $42 billion broadband program. The waiver allows some of the funds for the Broadband Equity, …
FCC warns millions of households could lose broadband discounts without additional funding
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warned lawmakers Monday that it will have to begin winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides broadband discounts to millions of American households if …
FCC Democrats begin process to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 along party lines to begin a process to reinstate Obama-era net neutrality laws. In reestablishing the rules, the FCC would have more ability …
White House partners with tech manufacturers, retailers to put cyber ‘trust mark’ on devices
The White House has announced plans to launch a new program aimed at helping Americans understand which devices they may use in their home that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks. …