Chairwoman Stabenow Unveils the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act
Expands access to high-speed internet by strengthening the popular and bipartisan ReConnect Program
Expands access to high-speed internet by strengthening the popular and bipartisan ReConnect Program
Four interconnected core pillars drive OICG’s initiatives, strategy, and key accomplishments
Proposed rules for certification bodies and test labs for equipment authorization
The line between long-haul and middle-mile is blurred
Sen Vance says he will prevent a vote on the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization unless his ACP extension amendment gets a vote
Kids Off Social Media Act sets social media age minimum to 13, stops use of algorithms to feed addictive content for teens under 17
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel updated Congressional leaders on the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program
Legislation empowers the National Science Foundation to pursue fundamental research to mitigate individuals’ privacy risks
“Frontier fiber is fast, reliable and available to meet their needs today, tomorrow and for decades to come.”
Growth is showing signs of slowing in the broadband, mobile and cable markets
Congress can keep broadband affordable and save the government money by adjusting and extending the ACP
The Affordable Connectivity Program, which expired April 30, helps 23 million low-income households access high-speed internet
With the end of the ACP, vulnerable communities are projected to lose over $20 billion annually in economic benefits
President Biden is once again calling on Republicans in Congress to join their Democratic colleagues in support of extending funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, so tens of millions of Americans can continue to access this essential benefit
Officials say Starlink’s satellites will probably fill gaps in the Biden administration’s $42 billion push to hook every American home up to high-speed internet
Millions of people relied on the federal Affordable Connectivity Program to stay online and access work, health care, and school. Now that the program has expired, some fear being cut off.
Most think social media companies have too much influence in politics and censor political viewpoints they object to – both sentiments are growing among Democrats
Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz and Kia all confirmed that they will disclose location data to U.S. government agencies in response to subpoenas, which do not require a judge’s approval.
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