Wireline Competition Bureau launches application landing page. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) landing page is available through the GetInternet government website. This…
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Treasury Approves Funding for California High-Speed Internet
Part of Capital Projects Fund of American Rescue Plan. The Department of the Treasury has approved $540.2 million for the installation of high-speed internet throughout California. The state…
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FTC Takes Steps to Curb Foreign-Based Robocalls
“Project Point of No Entry” addresses internet service providers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new effort, called Project Point of No Entry, to stop illegal spam…
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Commerce Department Celebrates New Fiber Optic Expansions
Administration officials travel to Hickory, North Carolina, to announce new investments into communications infrastructure. Commerce Department leaders gathered in Hickory, North Carolina, to celebrate two investments into domestic…
Read MorePuerto Rican University Receives $3 Million Award
Deputy Secretary of Commerce makes the announcement regarding support for internet technology in San Juan. The Department of Commerce awarded Puerto Rico’s Universidad del Sagrado Corazón nearly $3…
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Six More States Approved for High-Speed Internet Grants
Capital Projects Fund approves infrastructure applications worth $1 billion The Department of the Treasury has approved broadband project proposals submitted by Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Utah.…
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Rhode Island Receives High-Speed Internet Grants
Commerce secretary announces $5 million award under “Internet for All” program. Rhode Island recently received its first “Internet for All” grants, dedicating $5.5 million toward deploying and adopting…
Read MoreCommerce Department Dedicates $224 Million for Tribal Internet
Tribes in 11 states receive high-speed internet grants. The Department of Commerce has announced they have awarded 18 high-speed internet grants to Tribal entities in 11 states. These…
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FTC Sues Vonage over Junk Fees
Commission submits court order requiring Vonage to refund $100 million. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a court order against Vonage, alleging that they regularly use predatory…
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FCC Announces Program for Tribal Libraries
E-Rate makes broadband services more accessible for qualifying schools as well. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently announced the official launch of a new pilot program, the E-Rate program,…
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