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After millions lose access to internet subsidy, FCC moves to fill connectivity gaps
Read full article: After millions lose access to internet subsidy, FCC moves to fill connectivity gapsThe FCC voted in July to allow schools and libraries to use federal money to loan out WiFi hotspots to students and patrons.
Parts of the Affordable Connectivity program expired, leaving thousands of Virginians with higher internet bills
Read full article: Parts of the Affordable Connectivity program expired, leaving thousands of Virginians with higher internet billsBroadband internet is a need all across rural America, and with parts of the Affordable Connectivity program now expired, thousands of Virginians could have higher monthly internet bills.
Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy
Read full article: Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidyMillions of families will face bigger internet bills starting in May because a federal broadband subsidy program is set to expire.
Biden's vow of affordable internet for all is threatened by the looming expiration of subsidies
Read full article: Biden's vow of affordable internet for all is threatened by the looming expiration of subsidiesTwenty-three million families will either have to pay more for internet or cancel their subscriptions altogether if a federal subsidy program to help with the monthly bill runs out of money.
Broadband subsidy program that millions use will expire next year if Congress doesn’t act
Read full article: Broadband subsidy program that millions use will expire next year if Congress doesn’t actOne of the programs set up to ensure affordable internet for all is set to run out by the middle of 2024.