President Joe Biden speaking into a microphone.

Biden’s infrastructure deal will include $65 billion for broadband

The White House agreed to lower the number last month.

On Jun 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

An ethernet cable tied around a standard lock. It is meant to represent net neutrality.

New York’s low-income broadband efforts could hinder California’s new net neutrality law

California's long-running net neutrality legal battle continues.

On Jun 23, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

An ethernet cable for broadband internet laying on top of a keyboard.

Ohio Republicans want to kill municipal broadband

The amendment is being criticized.

On Jun 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A map released by the NTIA that shows 'indicators of broadband need' across the United States. The map highlights the digital divide in the country.

New broadband maps from Biden admin show swaths of U.S. without high-speed internet

The map displays 'key indicators of broadband needs across the country.'

On Jun 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Group of engineer figurines connecting broadband fiber network cables to a router. It is meant to convey closing the digital divide through infrastructure investment.

Trio of senators try to bump Biden’s broadband spending back $100 billion

The bill comes amid wider infrastructure talks in Congress.

On Jun 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Capitol rioter wanted to bomb the internet

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Jun 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Biden cut funding for his broadband push—will it be enough to close the digital divide?

'Suffice to say that we know it's an expensive problem, and $100 billion certainly sounds better than $65 billion.'

On Jun 9, 2021 by Christopher Hutton

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Tech newsletter: Amazon’s ‘dystopian’ kiosk for tired employees

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Jun 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A side by side of Rep. Anna Eshoo and Sen. Cory Booker. Between them is a letter they signed with other lawmakers urging the Treasury to update the criteria to be eligible for broadband funding.

Pressure mounts for COVID stimulus money to be open to more broadband

More lawmakers want the Treasury to update eligibility criteria.

On May 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Two ethernet cables delivering broadband internet.

Republicans stick to slimmed-down broadband spending in latest infrastructure counterproposal to Biden

The Republican offer sets aside number billed as way to compromise.

On May 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Internet provider sued for lying about speed

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Ron Wyden speaking in Congress. Next to him is a screenshot of a letter he wrote to the Treasury Department regarding its broadband speed requirements for American Rescue Plan funding.

Wyden calls on government to expand who is eligible for broadband improvement

Wyden wants anywhere that doesn't have 100 Mbps symmetric service to be eligible.

On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Vice President Kamala Harris speaking into a microphone.

Harris highlights racial, economic barriers to broadband access while pushing infrastructure plan

Harris said there were access, affordability, and equity barriers to broadband in the U.S.

On May 24, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

President Joe Biden speaking at a podium and looking off to the right of the screen.

Biden gives in to Republicans demands on broadband infrastructure spending

His administration said broadband spending will be reduced by $35 billion.

On May 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tiny statues installing broadband cable into router

1 million people signed up for FCC’s broadband discount program the week it launched

The program offers a monthly discount on internet bills.

On May 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich