FCC proposes using $3.2B in emergency funds to subsidize broadband services for low-income families with discounts worth $50/month, or $75/month on tribal lands
Dear Critics of “Access For All”, This isn't about “entertainment”. Day old newspapers won't inform ALL our citizens. Federal, state, and local government changes, adopts, and adapts. Example: “Bills eliminating newspaper notice introduced in 10 states” https://www.pnrc.net/... h…
Improvements to the FCC's flawed broadband maps are coming, but not fast enough for some. @sharatibken looks at some states that are collecting their own data to better figure out where to give aid to close the broadband gap https://www.cnet.com/...
This is the proper level of subsidy ($50 per month) to make a difference in broadband adoption. It's also the right requirements (135% above poverty line, qualify for free school lunch, or covid income shock). Kudos @JRosenworcel. https://www.nytimes.com/... via @ceciliakang 1/2
Finally some relief for low-income families! Pleased to see @FCC plan to subsidize internet service & narrow the #digitaldivide. 344 days after @NYCMayor promised internet access for low-income children to continue learning, they are still losing out. https://www.nytimes.com/...
States and municipalities around the country (including here in Albemarle County, VA) are building their own broadband-availability maps, because the FCC continues to pretend that they have no way of knowing other than the pack of lies provided by ISPs. https://www.cnet.com/...
Something to keep an eye on: how the FCC figures out how structure the Emergency Broadband Benefit ($50 a month, $75 on tribal lands, potentially). Could be a big deal for a lot of people or could, of course, not do much of anything. https://www.nytimes.com/...
Ugh. Build high speed internet on tribal lands, in rural areas, and underserved and ignored urban areas. Break up Comcast and Verizon oligopoly and encourage competition ffs. Enough with the subsidies https://www.nytimes.com/... https://twitter.com/...