NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A monthly benefit to help eligible Tri-County households afford broadband internet service is expected to run out of funding in May. The Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition, a regional public-private partnership focused on digital inclusion in the Tri-County area, says the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30-per-month benefit for …
Millions of low-income Americans could see their internet bills rise next month as funding for a national assistance program is set to expire. Funding will dry up for the Affordable Connectivity Program at the end of April. The FCC launched the benefit when a global pandemic forced many people online and exposed disparities in internet …
The federal government will spend $2.4-billion to bolster access to critical artificial intelligence infrastructure, build domestic computing capacity and create safeguards against the potential downsides of AI technology, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Sunday. The reveal was the latest in a series of near-daily pre-budget announcements, in which the government has been unveiling its …
Open this photo in gallery: The Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa on March 3, 2023. The Supreme Court says police need judicial authorization to obtain a computer’s Internet Protocol address, calling the unique identification number a crucial link between a person and their online activity.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press The Supreme Court has …
Independent telecom TekSavvy says the federal regulator must urgently level the playing field when it comes to internet competition amid a shrinking market for small providers. The Chatham, Ont.-based carrier appeared before the CRTC on Friday as the commission held the final day of a week-long hearing that heard from 22 groups, including major and …
High speed internet access is no longer a luxury — in the 21st century it is an absolute necessity for modern life. Today, more than ever, tens of millions of Americans rely on broadband to work from home, apply for veterans’ benefits, attend school, run their small businesses, and access health care. Yet, hundreds of …