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Ninety percent of US voters support closing the digital divide through federal funds

Ninety percent of US voters support closing the digital divide through federal funds

14 Sep, 2020

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Ninety percent of US voters support closing the digital divide through federal funds

A new poll of 1,938 individuals by the Internet Innovation Alliance finds that ninety percent of US voters support closing the digital divide through federal funds and sixty-two percent want Congress to “immediately” deploy broadband Internet to unserved areas.

Ninety percent of US voters support closing the digital divide through federal funds

Twelve million kids lack access to broadband as classrooms to go virtual

Twelve million kids lack access to broadband as classrooms to go virtual

14 Sep, 2020

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Twelve million kids lack access to broadband as classrooms to go virtual

Students in the Homework Gap are forced to gather in the parking lots outside schools, public libraries, and fast food restaurants in hopes of getting a wifi connection.

Twelve million kids lack access to broadband as classrooms to go virtual

Fifteen House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats urge the FCC to expand Lifeline during COVID-19 pandemic

Fifteen House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats urge the FCC to expand Lifeline during COVID-19 pandemic

09 Sep, 2020

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Fifteen House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats urge the FCC to expand Lifeline during COVID-19 pandemic

“A strong response is critical given the supreme importance of connectivity while the country continues its efforts to combat the unprecedented and devastating COVID-19 pandemic,” wrote members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Fifteen House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats urge the FCC to expand Lifeline during COVID-19 pandemic

FCC proposes a $164,000 fine against ISP for providing inaccurate broadband deployment data

FCC proposes a $164,000 fine against ISP for providing inaccurate broadband deployment data

09 Sep, 2020

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FCC proposes a $164,000 fine against ISP for providing inaccurate broadband deployment data

This is the first time the FCC has fined a carrier for its failure to provide accurate broadband deployment data.

FCC proposes a $164,000 fine against ISP for providing inaccurate broadband deployment data

BroadbandNow proposes 100/25 Mbps broadband definition

BroadbandNow proposes 100/25 Mbps broadband definition

31 Aug, 2020

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BroadbandNow proposes 100/25 Mbps broadband definition

“COVID-19 continues to reveal to the public and policymakers alike that a reliable Internet connection is an absolute necessity in the modern world,” concludes the BroadbandNow report.

BroadbandNow proposes 100/25 Mbps broadband definition

CWA, public interest organizations urge CA regulators to require 72 hours of wireline backup power for key network facilities in high fire threat areas

CWA, public interest organizations urge CA regulators to require 72 hours of wireline backup power for key network facilities in high fire threat areas

31 Aug, 2020

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CWA, public interest organizations urge CA regulators to require 72 hours of wireline backup power for key network facilities in high fire threat areas

At least 1.26 million people must rely on wireline service during emergencies.

CWA, public interest organizations urge CA regulators to require 72 hours of wireline backup power for key network facilities in high fire threat areas