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ISPs ask FCC for tax on Big Tech to fund broadband networks and discounts
Ars Technica· 3 days agoFCC's Universal Service Fund (USF), which in turn distributes money to broadband providers. The...
NY lost access to affordable internet program in May. How Gillibrand could bring it back
Gannett via AOL· 11 hours agoThat means those providers may be forced to offer qualifying consumers broadband at no more than $15...
Congress Stalls on ACP Renewal, but These Free and Low-Cost Options Can Help Fill the Gap
CNET· 2 hours agoThe ACP provided a $30 to $75 monthly discount on internet to low-income households and expired in...
CentraCom announces extended broadband discount for ACP recipients
Provo Daily Herald· 2 days agoIn response to the recent discontinuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program by the FCC,...
Editorial: Internet access is not a luxury. Congress should extend connectivity aid program
Los Angeles Times· 2 days agoThe depth of the digital divide was brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic, when so much of...
End of pandemic internet subsidies threatens a health care lifeline for rural America
Medical Xpress· 11 hours agoDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, federal lawmakers launched the Affordable Connectivity Program with...
New FCC mandated labels for cable, internet providers to start appearing this month
News Channel 5 Nashville· 3 days ago“Unfortunately, we're often at the mercy of these companies who can charge us whatever they want,...
Cell phone service for less — the cheapest plans we've found at each phone carrier
Tom's Guide· 7 days agoWhile that typically meant broadband connectivity, more than a few ACP participants applied the...
Apple is Bringing RCS To the iPhone in iOS 18 - Slashdot
Slashdot· 3 days agoApple has announced that its Messages app will support RCS in iOS 18. From a report: The new standard will replace SMS as the default communication protocol between Android and iOS devices.
Apple Brings ChatGPT To Its Apps, Including Siri - Slashdot
Slashdot· 3 days agoApple is bringing ChatGPT, OpenAI's AI-powered chatbot experience, to Siri and other first-party apps and capabilities across its operating systems. From a report: "We're excited to partner ...