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EducationSuperHighway is shifting its attention away from the needs of K-12 internet connectivity and to the unconnected American household. The nonprofit, which helped close down the "classroom connectivity gap," has a new mission: to make sure the 18.1 million households that cant afford to connect to broadband get it.

On October 24, 2021, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to announce the application window...

If confirmed, Bidens pick for FCC Commissioner, Gigi Sohn will bring a strong voice for open, affordable Internet and public networks, just as the administration prepares for the largest federal broadband investment in history.

Columbia's well-known transit service announced a new program on Friday that aims to provide transit options to low-income residents of the area.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought broadband, and particularly the state of rural broadband, front and center in the infrastructure debate. Closing the “digital divide”—the divide between those who have Internet access and those who do not—has become a top priority for policymakers on both sides of the aisle.

The struggle of disconnected Americans during the pandemic underscored the need, once and for all, to close the digital divide. Tech companies should help fund the solution.

The administration’s 2021-22 May Revision proposes up to $7 billion (federal and state funds) over two fiscal years to fund state broadband infrastructure projects and programs. In this post, we provide our preliminary comments on this proposal, reflecting our understanding of the proposal as of Sunday, May 23, and provide options for legislative consideration.

Read Article EAST WILTON — Western Maine Community Action, Inc. (WMCA) continues to assist with applications for residents of Franklin County for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or Fuel Assistance) who have not applied and received a benefit since Aug. 24, 2020. Applications will be taken through July 15 for this program year. All applications are still being done over the phone. To apply, call 645-3764 or 1-800-645-9636 and ask to speak to someone in HEAP. HEAP is not an emergency ...

1 week ago Share Eligible households can receive a discount on broadband service, equipment rentals, and one-time purchase of a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. by: Julie Murphy Flagler County Public Information Officer Temporary help is on the way that will cover some of the costs of broadband for qualifying low-income households through the Federal Communications Commission Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The FCC announced that residents can begin applying for ...

Applications for emergency broadband benefits open Wednesday Low-income households can get up to $50/month discount on high speed internet Published:  Tags:  You can help improve your internet connection with Wi-Fi 6 router Temporary help from the federal government is on the way that will cover some of the costs of high-speed internet for qualifying low-income households. The Federal Communications Commission Emergency Broadband Benefit Program can provide eligible households with up to $50/...