Affordable Connectivity Program ends soon that helped subsidize internet costs for low-income households
A federal program reimbursing low-income households for their internet bills will end within months.
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A federal program reimbursing low-income households for their internet bills will end within months.
The state made great strides in improving remote access to medical care during Covid, experts say, but barriers remain for many groups.
Hawaii's plan for digital equity open for public comment. Digital equity is based on a premise that that all individuals and communities should be able to have the same access
Digital equity objectives include the availability and affordability of both fixed and wireless broadband; the accessibility and inclusivity of online public resources and services; digital literacy; awareness and use of security and online privacy and cybersecurity; and the availability and affordability of consumer devices and technical support for those devices.
Even as consumers enjoy constant improvements in advancements and access to the internet, not everyone is able to enjoy those benefits. The State of Hawaii is spearheading an effort to