The FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds to 100 Mbps
The proposed changes could see some users get a 20-fold speed increase.
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Biden administration launches $45 billion plan to get the entire US online by 2030
The Internet for All initiative is funded by the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
FCC seeks to reduce rural broadband funding waste with new accountability program
The agency plans to conduct double the number of audits it did in 2021.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Virginia will use a $700 million grant to roll out statewide broadband
It's accessing the funding from the American Rescue Plan.
NTIA's interactive broadband map highlights the digital divide
The country isn't nearly as connected as you might think.
Microsoft expands its Airband internet access project to major cities
It aims to lower broadband service costs and help people obtain devices and digital skills.
Sen. Wyden urges government to boost broadband speed targets
'Miserly speeds and data caps are holding back' telehealth and remote work and schooling, Wyden wrote.
California governor proposes $7 billion investment in public broadband
Newsom claims the state will close the digital divide if it's approved.
AT&T will launch a 'digital learning platform' with WarnerMedia content
It's all part of the company's $2 billion plan to increase internet access.
FCC launches a $9 billion fund to expand 5G in rural areas
The goal is to close the digital divide over the next 10 years.
Loon's balloon-powered internet service is live in Kenya
After two years of planning and testing, the commercial service is live.
Verizon will provide free internet to students in Los Angeles
This could help as many as 100,000 students who don’t currently have access.
After Math: That's something at least
There's always a silver lining around the smoke rising from a dumpster fire.
FCC commits $20.4 billion to help close the rural digital divide
$16 billion will bring high-speed broadband to ‘wholly unserved’ areas.
Bernie Sanders proposes $150 billion for public broadband improvements
He also wants lower-cost service and to break up telecom giants.
FCC rolls out a $9 billion fund for rural 5G connectivity
It will replace the $4.5 billion Mobility Fund Phase II to bring 4G LTE to rural areas.
FCC formally approves the T-Mobile-Sprint merger
The deal still faces a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.
Microsoft plans to bring internet access to 40 million people by 2022
The company will start with projects in Latin America and Africa.
Microsoft plans to bring broadband to 9 million more Americans
The figure includes a million people in unserved rural areas.
FCC chairman Ajit Pai endorses T-Mobile / Sprint merger
He already said he'd ask commissioners to greenlight the deal.
