Bill from Illinois Democrat seeks to bridge digital divide through free wifi in local parks
The new bill would tap the FCC and the Labor Department for greater broadband access and tech training programs in parks.
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How hybrid work will impact network needs for government agencies
Networking expert Tony Bardo looks at the long-term impacts and costs of hybrid work on agency networking needs and why leaders should rethink their MSP contracts.
Air Force needs help bringing broadband to every U.S. base
The Air Force's lack of broadband on some installations isn't uncommon among the military services. It's a Defense Department-wide issue.
FCC commissioners: Free up smart car spectrum for general use
A pair of bipartisan Federal Communications Commission policymakers think it's time to repurpose spectrum previously dedicated for the development of federally funded short-range vehicle-to-vehicle communications.
Telecoms push back at FCC’s digital divide report
Telecom companies and groups have been blasting the Federal Communications Commission over after a draft of the commission's 2016 broadband report which says Internet speeds are far…
FCC commissioner throws weight behind new ‘homework gap’ bill
The FCC commissioner appeared alongside Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., during the announcement of the legislation in Vermont. She has been an outspoken advocate for kids who don't…
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FCC misses E-rate deadline for school, library Internet upgrades
The Federal Communications Commission won't be ready to get schools money for wireless and Internet upgrades by Sept. 1. Instead, the agency has created a new deadline…
White House’s ConnectHome expands broadband in public housing
The new program, unveiled Wednesday, will reach 275,000 low-income households in 27 cities and help students access the Internet at home.
Edtech amendments to No Child Left Behind rewrite focus on Internet access after school
The rewrite, currently being debated in the Senate, includes 29 amendments. One would create an innovative grant program to engage kids on the Internet out of school.
Obama’s ConnectED program ‘not reliable’ – school tech chief
ConnectED, an Obama administration initiative to provide nearly all schools with high-speed broadband, offers free connectivity and technology for limited time