June 2024

Analysis

The Kansas Affordability Plan

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Thursday, June 27, 2024

FCC July 2024 Open Meeting Agenda

Here’s what to expect for the Federal Communications Commission's jam-packed July Open Meeting agenda.

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on New Administration Actions to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet

Every person in America should be able to access affordable, high-speed internet no matter where they live or how much they earn. I am proud to highlight that we are finalizing a rule to allow schools and libraries—primarily in low-income and rural areas—to use funding from the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate program for Wi-Fi hotspots that will increase access to remote learning and virtual library services. Additionally, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration will award over $9 million to the state of Nevada to implement their Digital Equity Plan.

FCC Will Vote to End Exorbitant Phone & Video Call Rates for Incarcerated Persons & Their Families

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote to end exorbitant phone and video call rates that have burdened incarcerated people and their families for decades.

2024 hasn't been 'year of execution' for BEAD

One year has passed since the White House announced how much money each state and territory will receive from the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.