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New York City
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Ritchie Torres announce $2M to expand high-speed internet in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan - Bronx Times

A $2 million federal investment will expand free high-speed internet access for low-income New Yorkers in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
London startup
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities for some

Starlink is enabling the growth of Yemen's digital workforce despite challenges from Houthi control and local economic conditions.
Education
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

FCC introduces E-Rate portal, aiming at reducing fraud and simplifying access

FCC establishes an online competitive bidding portal for the E-Rate program to enhance transparency and reduce fraud.
#digital-equity
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#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most

Limited internet access in Iran is expanding for select individuals, while the majority remain disconnected amid ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most

Limited internet access in Iran is expanding for select individuals, while the majority remain disconnected amid ongoing conflict.
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#remote-work
fromThe MoCo Show
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

Maryland Ranked 4th Best State for Working From Home, According to Study - The MoCo Show

Maryland is ranked 4th best state for remote work based on affordability, comfort, and security.
fromwww.spendlifetraveling.com
11 months ago
Travel

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.
Remote teams
fromFOX 7 Austin
4 weeks ago

These states rank as the best places to work from home, analysis finds

Location significantly influences the ability to work from home, with certain states offering better conditions for remote work.
Remote teams
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Oklahoma Ranks 43rd in WalletHub Remote-Work List

Oklahoma ranks 43rd in remote work, with low scores in Work Environment and internet access impacting its position.
Travel
fromwww.spendlifetraveling.com
11 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.
more#remote-work
#digital-divide
fromTelecompetitor
6 months ago
Digital life

Eight Million Americans Still Offline: Connectivity Report

Nearly eight million U.S. households lack internet access; the offline population fell to 7.9 million in 2024 while overall household connectivity reached 94%.
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#broadband
California
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

California middle-mile program connects first Tribal community

California launched its largest public broadband network, connecting the Bishop Paiute Tribe as the first beneficiary of the Middle-Mile Broadband Network.
California
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

California middle-mile program connects first Tribal community

California launched its largest public broadband network, connecting the Bishop Paiute Tribe as the first beneficiary of the Middle-Mile Broadband Network.
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Admiring Our Heroes for International Women's Day: Celebrating Women Who Have Received EFF Awards

Carolina Botero and Karisma helped connect indigenous peoples to the internet and made it possible to contribute content to Wikipedia in their native language, expanding access to both history and modern information. They built alliances to combat disinformation, pushed for legal tools to protect cultural and heritage institutions from digital blackholes, and were, and remain, a necessary voice speaking for human rights in the online world.
Women in technology
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Digital life
fromSan Jose Inside
5 months ago

San Jose's Device-Lending Programs Hit a 2026 Budget Wall as Federal Support Ends

Pandemic-era library device lending programs face deep budget shortfalls, forcing reduced device availability and slower service, worsening digital-access gaps for disadvantaged users.
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Education
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Wi-Fi problems plague high school students, teachers on Antioch campus

Spotty and overloaded Wi-Fi at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School significantly disrupts students' online learning, timed exams, and assignment completion.
#rural-broadband
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California
fromTelecompetitor
8 months ago

California and Hoopa Tribal Nation Form First-Ever Joint-Build Agreement

California has signed a joint-build agreement with the Hoopa Valley Tribe for the Middle-Mile Broadband Network.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

FCC Democrat: Trump admin is declaring "Mission Accomplished" on broadband

Some point to existing law to argue that availability is the only metric Congress allows to measure broadband deployment success. But the law does not require this agency to view broadband availability with one eye closed and the other one half-open.
Digital life
#fcc
NYC parents
fromFuturism
11 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.
fromThe Verge
11 months ago
US politics

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.
fromArs Technica
11 months ago
NYC parents

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.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
11 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
11 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
11 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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US politics
fromTelecompetitor
9 months ago

NTIA: Off to the BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Round

The BEAD Program's next phase enables all 56 states and territories to select subgrantees for broadband expansion.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
9 months 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.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
9 months 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.
NYC real estate
fromCNET
10 months 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.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
11 months 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.
Digital life
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 months 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
11 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.
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London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
11 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
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Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 year 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
1 year 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 year 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
1 year 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.
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