This company called one number more than 1,000 times. Author: TEGNA Updated: 9:35 PM CDT May 8, 2021
ATLANTA Every second, Americans receive 62 robocalls. Right before the pandemic began, we set out to find a serial robocaller.
We tracked down Nick and Nicole Long in southern California. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the Longs ran a fictitious robocalls company, Solar Research Group.
Solar Research Group called millions of numbers on the “Do Not Call” list from the company’s headquarters in Orange County.
Nick Long had been sued by the government before. A decade ago, he agreed to never place another robocall again.
STAFF REPORT
BOWLING GREEN, Mo. â The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation is welcoming a new program that will help lower-income families and individuals connect to broadband internet services.
The Federal Communications Commissionâs Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 a month toward service for eligible households. They also can receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer or tablet for participating providers if they contribute between $10 and $50 toward the purchase.
âThere are many households who are unable to afford or even have access to broadband services throughout our area,â NECAC Deputy Director for Community Services Programs Janice Robinson said. âThis program will connect lower-income households with many services, including job search, healthcare, virtual classroom learning, the ability to connect with loved ones and much more. Without this availability, many household
You may be eligible for a $50 monthly coronavirus pandemic discount on your home broadband bill starting Wednesday.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program was included as part of the roughly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress in December 2020 and signed by President Donald Trump. It set aside $3.2 billion for the Federal Communications Commission to cover the program.
Internet connectivity has been vital during the coronavirus pandemic as more Americans worked from home and more students attended school at home. We all know that Internet access is essential for modern life, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said Wednesday. This pandemic has made it abundantly clear that broadband is no longer nice to have, it’s need-to-have, for everyone, everywhere.
How many times a day have you looked at your phone – many times, right? – and you see a number you don’t recognize? Maybe the screen even says scam likely.
So, who s behind these calls? Some of the people making them might surprise you. Our 10 Investigates team looked into who could be on the other end and learned what your elected officials are doing to stop them.
Is it enough?
For one Tampa Bay-area woman, lawmakers efforts are too little, too late. Now, she s out almost $1,000 after picking up her phone. More than an annoyance: There have been more than 18 billion robocalls placed so far in 2021.
North Texans in need can use program to help pay for internet and computers
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is giving money to families who need a little help.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is giving money to families who need a little help.
It s meant for people who cannot typically afford internet, or were affected financially by the pandemic.
This program will provide consumers with substantial discounts on broadband service and computers.
It s open to those who suffered a large loss in income during the pandemic due to job loss or furlough, along with those who meet financial guidelines.