Ting Internet joins industry cohort supporting the Emergency Broadband Benefit
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New initiative from the Federal Communications Commission is the latest program offered by Ting Internet to help lower barriers to internet access across the U.S.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -
Ting Internet, a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) (TSX: TC) announced today that it is among the first cohort of industry players supporting the
Emergency Broadband Benefit. This is the latest program offered by Ting Internet to help lower barriers to internet access across the U.S.
Ting Internet joins industry cohort supporting the Emergency Broadband Benefit, providing eligible customers up to $50 off their monthly internet bill. (CNW Group/Tucows Inc.)
Published May 11, 2021 Updated May 11, 2021, 11:14 am CDT
Starting tomorrow, eligible Americans will be able to sign up for a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) coronavirus pandemic-related program that provides monthly discounts to help pay for broadband service. Featured Video Hide
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will allow for low-income Americans to get a monthly discount of up to $50 or $75 for Tribal lands to help pay for their internet access. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the country’s digital divide, the gap between those who have access to high-speed and affordable broadband and those who don’t. Advertisement Hide
Congress allocated $3.2 billion for the Emergency Broadband Benefit late last year and the FCC approved the final rules for the program in February.
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President Joe Biden has the ability to give Democrats a majority at the FCC which he has yet to do that would give the party a 3-2 advantage for votes on major issues like restoring net neutrality under Title II of the Communications Act, giving the agency authority over broadband providers. Advertisement Hide
While Biden may be dragging his feet with the nomination of someone to fill out the FCC, Republicans in the House of Representatives are signaling their opposition to a restoration of net neutrality.
On Friday, a group of 26 Republicans, led by Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) sent a letter to acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel where they said they opposed a return to “stringent net neutrality regulations.”