Why the government can t stop robocalls
There’s a resounding agreement among multiple agencies to put an end to robocalls. Yet, Americans received 4.4 billion robocalls just last month. Author: Rachel Yonkunas (FOX43) Updated: 10:57 PM EDT May 12, 2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. There’s a resounding agreement among state and federal lawmakers to put an end to robocalls. Multiple agencies are cracking down and more call blocking products are on the market. Yet, Pennsylvanians tried to dodge nearly 160 million robocalls in April alone. FOX43 Reveals why we are still dealing with the endless barrage of robocalls.
Nationwide, Americans received 4.4 billion robocalls in the month of April. According to YouMail, a company that develops robocall blocking software, 23 percent of robocalls are alerts, 12 percent are payment reminders, 24 percent are telemarketing and 41 percent are scams proving robocalls have metastasized into a serious threat.
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Though not required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the fourth largest Lifeline carrier is also providing either a free Wi-Fi hotspot or a free 5-inch or larger Android handset with Wi-Fi hotspot support as part of their offer. Eligible subscribers also have the opportunity to get a discounted 8-inch Google Play Certified Android tablet with LTE connectivity.
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BATON ROUGE The Federal Communications Commission began taking applications Wednesday for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a program to help American families and individuals struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qualifying households also may receive an additional $100 discount to purchase a desktop computer, laptop or tablet from a provider that agrees to pay at least $10 and less than $50 of the cost.
“We can flip a switch right now and everybody can have all the internet they need, but that does not mean everyone can get it because they cannot afford it,” said Leslie Durham, chair of Broadband for Everyone in Louisiana.
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Agriculture is critical to the state’s economy, and one of the best ways we can support it is to find ways to get reliable internet access to our growers. Most newer precision farming technology, such as irrigation programs that remotely show moisture sensor activity in real-time, requires internet access and infrastructure that can handle large amounts of data.
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From computer programs that regulate moisture sensors to smartphone apps that allow growers to monitor market data, most facets of agriculture continue their shift to digital platforms. This transition makes reliable internet access no longer a luxury, but a necessity.