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NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and libraries

Senate ends FCC rule for funding Wi-Fi hotspots outside schools, igniting debate on internet access and regulations.
NYC parents
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.
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#broadband-expansion
Bootstrapping
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.
Bootstrapping
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.
more#broadband-expansion
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Want More Effective Broadband? Develop More Effective Data: Report

Improved data collection is essential for optimizing broadband technology deployment and addressing current deficiencies in assessment methods.
#broadband
Boston real estate
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Massachusetts Broadband Institute: No Need for Round 2 BEAD Grant Solicitation

MBI cancels Round 2 BEAD solicitation due to success in reducing underserved broadband locations, opting for direct negotiations with providers.
more#broadband
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Three-quarters of UK champion continued broadband infrastructure investment | Computer Weekly

Access to high-speed broadband is a critical need for the UK public as shown by a recent study.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

How to Travel to the Most Remote Office on Earth

Traveling to Antarctica involves navigating unpredictable weather and logistical challenges at makeshift stations.
NYC real estate
fromCNET
1 month ago

An Internet Co-op for the People: How Ex-Spectrum Employees Are Making a Difference in the Bronx

People's Choice Communications offers community-owned internet access in NYC, prioritizing equity and affordability over profit.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

The Supreme Court upheld a crucial fee on phone bills that funds internet access in schools and rural areas.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Iran throttles internet access to stop purported Israeli cyberattacks

The Iranian government is urging citizens to delete WhatsApp, claiming it has been weaponized by Israel, despite the app's denial of these allegations.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Mission Telecom, Computers 4 People Partner on Low-Cost Hotspot, Access

The Shield 5G Home Hotspot aims to provide affordable internet access, targeting under-resourced communities in the U.S.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Cuban government dollarizes the internet: This measure is true digital apartheid'

Cuba's internet tariffs have dramatically increased, limiting access for many citizens amid ongoing scarcity of food, electricity, and freedom.
#digital-equity-act
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

Trump's announcement to end the Digital Equity Act threatens initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

Trump's announcement to end the Digital Equity Act threatens initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.
more#digital-equity-act
fromwww.spendlifetraveling.com
2 months ago

Walking the Camino de Santiago While Working Remotely: A Practical Guide

Combining remote work with walking the Camino de Santiago is ambitious but can be achieved with proper planning and energy management.
#fiber-broadband
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fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

ITS claims UK first for 50G-PON business trial | Computer Weekly

ITS is the first UK provider to trial 50G passive optical network services for businesses.
50G-PON enhances existing fibre infrastructure, providing sustainable and high-capacity internet access.
#web-browsing
more#web-browsing
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Amazon's first 27 internet satellites launch to space | TechCrunch

Amazon has launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper internet project, aiming to compete with Starlink's existing network.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
#starlink
more#starlink
#digital-divide
more#digital-divide
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario's severed ties with Starlink impedes access to legal services in remote First Nations | CBC News

The cancellation of the Starlink contract may severely limit access to legal services for remote Indigenous communities in northwestern Ontario.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Indiana Connectivity Program Awards Almost $1.7M in 13th Funding Round

The Indiana Connectivity Program continues to award significant funding to enhance broadband access statewide, aiming to support agricultural technology and address connectivity needs.
Online Community Development
London startup
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: How The Internet Will Pay You (3/29/2025) | HackerNoon

Internet access and community disparities remain critical topics in tech.
Writing is essential for sharing knowledge and influencing tech community standards.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara

Taara, an optical internet company, is spinning off from Alphabet's X, aiming to connect rural regions using laser technology.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

EFF Joins 7amleh Campaign to #ReconnectGaza

The internet is essential during conflicts for communication and survival.
The #ReconnectGaza campaign aims to rebuild Gaza's telecommunications and protect digital rights.
Digital life
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Nearly 3 Million Rural Americans Can't Access Health Care and Reliable Internet

Rural Americans suffer from limited healthcare access and poor internet which adversely affects their health.
Digital life
fromCNET
5 months ago

Here's How Using My Mobile Hotspot at Home Went Terribly Wrong

Hotspots offer crucial internet access during outages and can be useful alternatives to traditional home connections.
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

Missouri Receives 519 BEAD Program Applications in Round One

Missouri's OBD closed Round 1 of BEAD funding, receiving 519 applications to serve over 192,000 locations.
Law
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

ISPs fear wave of state laws after New York's $15 broadband mandate

States can implement stricter broadband regulations in the absence of FCC oversight, as demonstrated by New York's affordable broadband law.
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago

BEAD Can "Nearly Complete" Vermont Broadband Buildout: VCBB

The Vermont Broadband Service Providers' preliminary applications signify a strong commitment to improving broadband access to virtually all eligible addresses across the state.
Venture
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Video. Illegal internet access at high security prison in Peru

Prisoners at Challapalca prison accessed the internet illegally through antennas discovered by authorities.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Win Your Share of 15,000 USDT in the Spacecoin Writing Contest by Spacecoin and HackerNoon | HackerNoon

The Spacecoin Writing Contest invites writers to contribute articles that align with the goal of decentralizing internet access through innovative technology and ideas.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

What may be next after a federal court struck down the FCC's net neutrality rules

The federal court's decision to strike down net neutrality protections is a significant setback for consumer rights and internet access in America.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

Almost the entire US South is now being blocked by Pornhub

Aylo has publicly supported age verification of users for years, but believes any law for this must preserve user safety and privacy and effectively protect children.
Miscellaneous
fromTechzine Global
9 months ago

Where fast 5G is missing, Nokia and NTT Data will bring it

Nokia and NTT DATA’s collaboration has transformed Brownsville, Texas from one of the worst connected cities in the U.S. to one of the best in terms of connectivity and internet access. This partnership delivers fast, reliable internet to areas that lack it, specifically allowing local businesses and citizens to benefit from secure, efficient 5G solutions, thus stimulating economic growth and enhancing public services.
Business intelligence
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