By Ryan Johnston Digital discrimination emerged as a result of a lack of requirements for Internet service providers to serve entire communities and a market incentive for them to serve the areas promising the highest returns. In effect, many low-income or minority communities in need of broadband infrastructure have been repeatedly overlooked or ignored. The […]
By Brian Donoghue The University of Pittsburgh hosted the Pennsylvania Broadband Symposium, a virtual convening where regional, state, and local digital equity leaders gathered to discuss the future of connectivity statewide. These critical discussions were particularly timely in light of the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and NTIA’s Notice of Funding
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By Brian Donoghue The Broadband Communities Summit kicked off an exhilarating month for broadband advocates in Houston, Texas, from May 2nd through 5th, 2022. In addition to the excitement of gathering together for the first time in years, the anticipation for upcoming clarifications for the broadband funding sections of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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By Colleen McCroskey, Brian Donoghue, and Corian Zacher On May 9, 2022, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced that its administration is accepting voluntary commitments from broadband providers to offer $30 a month Internet service plans to qualifying low-income consumers. How many households are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in your community?
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By Corian Zacher Community leaders, nonprofit advocates, and broadband providers from across the country convened in Houston, Texas, the week of May 2nd through the 5th for the Broadband Communities Summit. The conference focused on making the most of upcoming grant funding opportunities, highlighting successful partnership strategies, and showcasing models for broadband deployment. Among
By Ryan Johnston The Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) is a federal broadband subsidy program that provides $30 a month ($75 on Tribal Lands) for those who qualify. As of April 2022, over 11.5 million households have already enrolled in the program. The ACP has several significant differences from its predecessor, the Emergency Broadband Benefit (“EBB”)
By Corian Zacher On May 2, 2022, Next Century Cities hosted a listening session in Houston and online discussing the digital divide in Texas. Participants included local and regional leaders and nonprofit partners from Texas, Maryland, Kansas, Missouri, and D.C., including Pew Charitable Trusts’ Jake Varn, who shared state policy insights from across the country.
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You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 17, 2022 Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2022) – The Federal Communications Commission requested public comment on preventing digital discrimination as directed by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The comments will be used to inform a rulemaking proceeding. On May
You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 9, 2022 Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2022) – Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced that its administration is accepting voluntary commitments from broadband providers to offer $30 a month Internet service plans to qualifying low-income
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