Althea is using blockchain technology to deconstruct how consumers pay for internet Its billing model includes pay-as-you-go and always-on options CEO Deborah Simpier described Althea as a “Linux” for the internet No surprise, consumers generally want flexible internet plans. Here’s a company that’s deconstructing the typical billing scheme. Launched in 2017, Althea is a startup that’s …
The report said that 2023 was the “most violent year of shutdowns on record, with 173 shutdowns corresponding with acts of violence”— representing a 26 percent increase from the previous year. The list of countries witnessing significant internet shutdowns also grew, with ten nations recording at least four shutdowns in a single year, compared to …
Accelerit, a telecommunications company dedicated to providing innovative connectivity solutions across South Africa, has announced what it calls a groundbreaking partnership with a local VSAT provider. It is aimed at delivering uncapped internet connectivity to previously underserved and underdeveloped areas across South Africa through satellite technology. This strategic alliance, says the company, …
A federal program that reduces monthly internet bills is winding down at the end of May, absent last-minute congressional action. That has prompted concerns among advocates and low-income households enrolled in the program, including the nearly 200,000 in Connecticut. The Affordable Connectivity Program — implemented as part of bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed in 2021 — …
In summary The proposed cuts could jeopardize plans to build the largest public broadband network in the United States. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s newest budget proposal calls for $2 billion in cuts to public broadband projects meant to bring high-speed internet to all Californians and close the digital divide. The reduction is part of Newsom’s updated …
Keep up with LAist. If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you’ll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. Angelenos pay an average of $84 per month to get internet from commercial providers, which is steep for many households and …
A federal program that has provided low or no-cost internet for roughly 23 million American households is about to end. The Affordable Connectivity Program, a pandemic-era benefit, has run out of money. Advocates are concerned about what that means for the nation’s digital divide. The Federal Communications Commission says coming up in May people enrolled …
With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company’s total commitment to $5 billion since 2021. This cumulative commitment includes an ambitious …
Securing a consensus among the world’s many nations is never easy to achieve, especially on pressing and complex issues. But the 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly did that last week, with unanimous backing for a resolution on artificial intelligence (AI). It is the first of its kind. The agreement, led by the …
WASHINGTON (TND) — Advocates say millions could be left without internet if Congress does not pass funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The program helps low-income, senior, and rural households save $30-$75 on their monthly internet bills. According to the White House, 23 million households are enrolled. “Our goal is to connect everyone in America …