Board approves $2.3M HRSA-backed MOU with Housing Authority to upgrade digital labs for older adults Baltimore's Board of Estimates approved a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Authority of Baltimore City to upgrade five labs serving older adults, deploy devices and provide digital navigators and $20/month gigabit service, funded in part by a $2.3 million HRSA grant.

Baltimore is taking a giant leap towards digital equity by upgrading resident labs and providing affordable internet access for older adults, all backed by a $2.3 million grant!

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Phoenix expands Housing Connect program with devices, free in-home internet and local hives City housing officials told the subcommittee the Phoenix Housing Connect program has distributed more than 3,600 devices, secured nearly $8,000,000 in federal funding and worked with partners including Cox and T‑Mobile to provide free tenant internet at 33 sites and local "hives" for training and navigation.

Phoenix's Housing Connect program is transforming lives by providing free internet, devices, and digital skills training to those in need, with impressive outcomes showing improved grades and significant savings for families.

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Dallas County says broadband dark‑fiber project is on schedule; awaits BEAD awards and ISP enablement County broadband officials reported milestone progress on a dark‑fiber ring with Zayo and on-time, on-budget work; they said BEAD awards are pending (Texas submitted a $3.3 billion plan) and that Zayo must secure ISP enablement (about $4 million in contract value), with maps and award details to follow within roughly 90 days.

Dallas County's broadband project is hitting key milestones and promises affordable internet access for all—get ready for a digital transformation!

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Verizon’s New Lite Home Internet Plan Sparks Mixed Reactions Verizon’s launch of the Lite home internet plan aims to provide affordable connectivity for underserved areas, but its speed limitations and higher-than-advertised costs raise concerns.

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August 21 is #SeniorCitizensDay! Too many seniors overpay for internet & mobile plans they don’t need. Here’s how to find affordable, reliable options #TechForSeniors #AffordableInternet #MobilePlans

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Namibia’s ICT Development Index improves …connectivity must address affordability, digital skills, and quality - New Era Newspaper Namibia’s ICT Development Index improves …connectivity must address affordability, digital skills, and quality  New Era Newspaper

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The Trump administration is threatening to block $1.86 billion in federal broadband grants to California in response to the state’s push to make internet more affordable for low-income residents.

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Trump Threatens To Withold Billions From States That Try To Make Broadband Affordable To Poor People Earlier this month we noted how California was attempting to pass a new law ensuring that broadband would be affordable to poor people. The original law proposed that the biggest ISPs would need to make...

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Richland County secures $20M for broadband expansion project Richland County announces funding for a major broadband initiative to enhance Internet access.

A groundbreaking $20 million broadband expansion in Richland County is poised to revolutionize internet access for over 750 households, bridging the digital divide in rural areas.

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Does Your Internet Provider Really Make a Difference? It may seem like internet service providers all offer the same type of service, but there are several factors that differentiate them from one another.

Does your #InternetProvider really make a difference? Let’s dig into it! #AffordableInternet #InternetForBusiness

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Commissioner launches Net Equality Program for affordable broadband access by 2026 Energy Department to administer broadband access program starting October 2026 for eligible households.

Get ready for a digital revolution as Connecticut's Energy Department gears up to launch a groundbreaking broadband access program for eligible households in October 2026!

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#CT #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #AffordableInternet

Connecticut mandates affordable broadband rates and minimum speed requirements for households Connecticut sets affordable broadband costs and minimum internet speeds for eligible households.

Connecticut is taking a bold step to ensure every household can access affordable broadband with guaranteed minimum speeds!

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#CT #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccess #AffordableInternet

California Senate advances SB 716 for affordable Internet access for low-income families Legislators push bill to provide Internet lifeline for 3 million low-income households.

California's Senate is stepping up to bridge the digital divide with SB 716, a groundbreaking initiative to ensure affordable Internet access for low-income families—because every child deserves the tools to succeed.

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Local family saves 75% on fiber internet with improved service and reliability Family benefits from new fiber internet enhancing home connectivity and reducing costs significantly.

A Lehi father of seven reveals how switching to fiber internet transformed his family's connectivity while slashing costs by 75%.

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Cleveland Council demands performance from Digital Sea amid internet service rollout concerns Council insists on accountability and transparency from Digital Sea for Cleveland residents' internet access.

Cleveland's Utilities Committee is holding Digital Sea accountable for its internet service promises, as concerns about performance and affordability rise among residents.

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NEK Broadband secures $17.5M USDA grant to enhance regional internet coverage NEK Broadband plans expansion to improve affordability and competitiveness in internet services.

Vermont is poised for a broadband revolution as NEK Broadband secures $17.5 million to enhance internet access and affordability for all!

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CPUC mandates low cost internet plans for low income households under new service requirements CPUC mandates low-cost internet service offerings for low-income and middle-class households.

California is taking a bold step toward bridging the digital divide by mandating low-cost internet plans for low-income and middle-class households.

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Sad but not surprising. All these Corporate Parasites need to be Punished Accordingly for their Inhumane Greed.
And I'd also add that Broadband Internet should be free for all Low-Income People. Enough with Corporate Greed.
#AffordableInternet #LowCostInternet #FreeInternet
[My words. My opinion]

UPI provided credit access to poor, fuelled equitable growth: Study - Yes Punjab News India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized financial inclusion, enabling underserved groups to access formal credit. A new study highlights UPI's success in driving economic growth an...

UPI provided credit access to poor, fuelled equitable growth: Study
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Spacecoin to launch first Satellite: Decentralized High-Speed Internet for Billions - Geek Metaverse News The launch of Spacecoin’s first satellite, CTC-0, on December 21, 2024, marks a monumental step toward achieving a world with decentralized, universal internet access. This groundbreaking initiative, ...

Spacecoin to launch first Satellite: Decentralized High-Speed Internet for Billions

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