FCC plans shutdown of Affordable Connectivity Program as GOP withholds funding
FCC must start winding down low-income program as Congress fails to add money.
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FCC must start winding down low-income program as Congress fails to add money.
On Monday, the Lehi City Fiber Network went live with the first resident joining the service alongside Mayor Mark Johnson and other elected officials. By Tuesday, 13 residents have been connected to the network with another 46 more orders for service according to Shaye Ruitenbeek, fiber manager for Lehi. With about 500 homes in each […]
Broadband internet can be an expensive part of a household’s budget, and more than ever before, internet access is a necessity.
INDIANAPOLIS -- With more schools turning to remote classes instead of snow days, some families are being left out in the cold. However, AT&T is n...
Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP, Getty Images Low-income U.S. households can enroll in the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) starting May 12. Spotted by Ars Technica, the agency announced the arrival of its much-needed program Thursday alongside a brand new website. The benefit provides eligible households with a discount of up to $US50 ($65) a month on their broadband plan, and up to $US75 ($97) a month if the household is on tribal lands. The EBB also provides a one-time discount of up to $US100 ($130) on a computer or tablet for eligible households. However, to take advantage...