North Carolina Launches $17 Million Digital Opportunity Grant Program
Funds set to expand computer ownership and online safety resources to aid workforce development
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In Secret Meeting, China Acknowledged Role in U.S. Infrastructure Hacks
A senior Chinese official linked intrusions to escalating U.S. support for Taiwan
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Digital Equity Grant Winners Not Notified of Official Pause
The awards, recommended under the Biden administration, are under budgetary review
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T-Mobile: 'Paperwork' is blocking SpaceX messaging on more phones
T-Mobile is seeking an FCC rule change that the company said would allow it to offer SpaceX-powered satellite messaging services to more 'legacy' smartphones
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NDIA Publishes New Tools and Dataset About Digital Inclusion Coalitions
An interactive map and visualizations of coalitions that feature a breakdown of 85 coalitions representing statewide, regional, and local levels of geography
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Sen Cantwell to Vote NO on FTC Nominee as Trump Admin Threatens Agency’s Independence, Illegally Fires Democratic Commissioners
President Trump’s unlawful power grab undermines FTC’s bipartisan history of protecting consumers from harm, no matter who sits in the Oval Office
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Five Key Takeaways from Successful Digital Navigator Programs
Five essentials for running successful digital navigator programs
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The Trump administration, broadband internet, and closing the rural digital divide
These days, the best way to engage with modern society is undoubtedly the internet
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Rep Dave Taylor Introduces Bill to Curb Bureaucratic Delays and Enhance Affordability of Rural Broadband
Bill would amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize recipients of funds under the BEAD Program to provide broadband vouchers to households in specific locations
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How broadband can tackle Vermont’s workforce shortage and deliver clean water
Climate change is throwing punches and broadband will help us fight back
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Starlink and DOGE: The $42 Billion Conflict of Interest in Rural Broadband
Elon Musk's involvement casts doubt on the government's ability to be truly 'technology neutral'
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Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations
Memorandum directs agency heads to review and repeal regulations without a period for notice and comment
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Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers
This order commences the process for eliminating anti-competitive regulations
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Addressing Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship
Memorandum revokes security clearance for former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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NRECA White Paper Explores Pros and Cons of Co-op Broadband Partnerships
New white paper explores the pros and cons of electric co-op broadband partnerships
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Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill to Protect Broadband Infrastructure, Boost Public Safety
Bill will extend legal protections to broadband facilities to help ensure their security and limit service outages for Kansans
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Indiana Connectivity Program Awards Almost $1.7 Million in 13th Funding Round
Thirteenth round of funding will connect 371 addresses
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Big Tech’s tax bill is on the table in tariff talks
The UK is prepared to cut a tax that targets Silicon Valley
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