Millions of low-income Americans could love access to internet by the end of the month. The Affordability Connectivity Program is expected to run out by the end of April and Congress hasn't approved new funding for the program, yet.
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted 3 to 2 in favor of extending the U.S. government's Lifeline program to offer subsidies for broadband Internet, and not just basic phone service. The vote wassplitalong party lines, with Democrats in favor,Bloombergreported. In...
FCC Blocks 9 Companies From Providing Low Income Internet AccessRichard Chang
Just Wednesday, Google announced that it was partnering with HUD to bring super fast fiber Internet to nine low-income housing properties in Kansas City, reaching 1,300 families. Google said it would eventually expand the program out to other cities where it deploys fiber. A report releas...
This morning, FCC chairman Tom Wheeler posted a lengthy letter to his office's website that laid out the Commission's plans for Lifeline, a federal program which provides a $10 per month subsidy to the lowest-income Americans for wired phone services.
00:00 The FCC just approved the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which provides a $50 monthly credit on internet bills for low-income families who qualify. I got excited about this, so I went looking for more information. There was plenty of press about the program, but how do you sig...
The FCC has voted 3-2 to adopt what it called the "next step" in modernizing the E-rate program, increasing funding by $1.5 billion a year and making other changes in an effort to promote high-speed broadband in schools and libraries, particularly those in rural and low-income areas. Pr...
Other ways to save money on internet While the Affordable Connectivity Program is by far the most significant resource out there for low-income households, there are a few other avenues available to help reduce your internet bill: State resources: Perez said some states also offer ...
Commissioner Geoffrey Starks defended the rules, emphasizing the FCC’s clear authority to apply Title II to broadband providers. Starks advocated for measures to ensure affordable internet access, including support for the Affordable Conn...
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