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Tag: broadband

FCC to propose rules for net neutrality that ban internet providers from blocking websites
27Sep By adminNo Comments
Technology

FCC to propose rules for net neutrality that ban internet providers from blocking websites

CNN  —  The US government aims to restore sweeping regulations for high-speed internet providers such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, reviving “net neutrality” rules for the broadband industry — and an ongoing debate about the internet’s future. The proposed rules from the Federal Communications Commission will designate internet service — both the wired kind found in homes and businesses as well as mobile data on cellphones — as “essential telecommunications” akin to traditional telephone services, said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. The rules would ban internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking or slowing down access to websites and online content. In addition to the prohibitions on b...
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More than 20 million Americans enrolled in a federal program for subsidized internet access
20Aug By adminNo Comments
Technology

More than 20 million Americans enrolled in a federal program for subsidized internet access

Washington CNN  —  More than 20 million US households are now receiving discounts on internet service as part of a federal program created to close the digital divide, according to the Federal Communications Commission. The milestone highlights the cost of reliable internet service for low-income families, an issue that the government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) seeks to address by providing $30-a-month subsidies to eligible US households. Recipients living on tribal lands can receive even more, up to $75 per month to help cover internet access costs. US residents can can qualify for the program if they meet certain eligibility requirements, such as participating in other government assi...
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