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The federal Affordable Connectivity Program will stop accepting new applications by Feb. 7 unless Congress votes to extend funding.

Nevada County learned Tuesday that it is receiving a $25,000 grant from the California Emerging Technology Fund to help low-income residents get discounted Internet service. The money will be used

Plus, the Rural Broadband Association submits a list of priorities to the new Congress; the Department of Defense and NTIA host a 5G challenge; the Texas Library Commission is collecting data about Internet speeds; and more!

Some succeeded, but many faced challenges. Here’s how to persevere and your most common questions answered.

More Southern California internet providers are on board with the federal subsidy. But signups still lag. Here's how to get free broadband service.

The biggest internet service providers in California have all agreed to provide free broadband to low-income households. Now the challenge will be getting them to sign up.

Distributed laptops were prioritized to students and families currently lacking Internet-capable devices at home.

Upcoming Deadline to Enroll for Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit is Dec. 31, 2021

Californians could have higher cellphone bills because of two new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians could have higher cellphone bills after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws on Friday aimed at giving the state more money to build high-speed internet connections in unserved areas.