Assistant Commerce Secretary Alan Davidson testifies on federal broadband funding before the Senate Commerce Committee. (U.S. Senate) Here’s how states are splitting the NTIA’s $811 million in digital equity funding The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has unveiled the first tranche of funding for states to implement their digital equity plans. 3 hours ago By Skylar Rispens
(Getty Images) Seattle steps closer to bridging digital divide, but challenges persist, study finds Seattle's latest Technology Access and Adoption Study found that broadband access is growing, but some groups still lag behind. Feb 12, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin participates in a daily news briefing at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on August 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) Biden adviser, FCC commissioner push to extend broadband discount program Some federal officials are pushing to extend a popular broadband discount program offered by the Federal Communications Commission. Feb 7, 2024 By Caroline Nihill
(Getty Images) New bill would extend FCC’s popular Affordable Connectivity Program Since the ACP began in late 2021, more than 22.5 million households in the U.S. have taken advantage of its $30 monthly discount for internet service. Jan 10, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
(Federal Communications Commission / Flickr) States awarded extra $4.3M to promote Affordable Connectivity Program The FCC granted an extra $4.3 million to states and territories to promote its flagship broadband subsidy program. Aug 18, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel speaks about the Affordable Connectivity Program in Washington, D.C. in February 2022. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) FCC backs Affordable Connectivity Plan increase for rural areas Low-income households in rural areas could get $75 off their broadband bills under new changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program. Aug 3, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks on stage during the 2022 Concordia Annual Summit. (John Lamparski / Getty Images for Concordia Summit) NYC expands city broadband to additional public housing sites Mayor Eric Adams announced that free broadband and basic cable will be made available at 17 additional public housing developments. Aug 1, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Sean Gallup / Getty Images) ITIF urges Congress to cut redundant broadband programs A new report says funds from redundant federal broadband programs could be used to sustain the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program. Jul 18, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Scoop News Group) New tracker shows enrollment in Affordable Connectivity Program A new tracker from the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society shows where people have enrolled the FCC's broadband-subsidy program. May 3, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel speaks about the Affordable Connectivity Program in Washington, D.C. in February 2022. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) FCC awards $66M to raise awareness of internet discount program The FCC awarded funding to nearly 200 community groups for promoting its Affordable Connectivity Program. Mar 13, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie