ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Merit Network is the recipient of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant for $997,000 to develop a connectivity and digital equity strategy to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in underserved rural Michigan communities. Merit Logo (PRNewsfoto/Merit Network) According to the USDA website, “Under the Broadband Technical Assistance …
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is waiving some “Buy America” requirements for its $42 billion broadband program. The waiver allows some of the funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program — President Biden’s push to expand high-speed internet access nationwide — to be spent on equipment manufactured abroad. The decision comes …
Nigeria wants to provide Internet and digital access to all 774 local government secretariats in the country to improve connectivity in underserved and unserved areas. It aims to achieve this through strategic partnerships and the deployment of fibre optics cable nationwide. The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited and Galaxy Backbone, under the supervision of the Federal …
⇓ More from ICTworks By Wayan Vota on February 19, 2024 Advancing a competitive, innovative, and secure marketplace for Internet connectivity and digital financial services in low- and middle-income countries is crucial for economic growth, digital inclusion, and innovation. Competitive Internet connectivity networks help bridge the persistent digital divide, ensuring that more people …
Rogers Communications Inc. says the telecom regulator should phase out its current approach to wholesale network access, which requires smaller internet companies to pay a set rate to larger ones to use their networks and then sell to Canadians. Appearing before the CRTC on Thursday during its weeklong hearing about internet competition, Rogers chief technology …
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WFXR)—U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine wrote a joint letter in support of the FCC’s proposal to expand the E-Rate program, helping schools and libraries access affordable internet services. Under the proposal, the E-Rate program would be updated to allow schools and libraries to loan Wi-Fi hotspots to students and educators. In …
Senegal’s government has restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the Feb. 25 presidential election over an electoral dispute By BABACAR DIONE Associated Press February 5, 2024, 6:10 AM ET • 1 min read DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s government on Monday restricted …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville shared its first ever annual report on digital inclusion — the city’s work to make sure everyone has access to affordable, high-quality internet and the devices and tools they need to use it. The report says that 55.7% of people who participated in the study believe internet costs too …
A wealth attainment coach recently shared how to bring down cable and internet bills in the United States. TikToker Nina (@nina_moneymentor) explained how Americans can lower their expenses through the Affordable Connectivity Program. The video has been viewed over 480,000 times as of publication. “Honestly, I’m surprised that not everyone knows this,” Nina began. “Some …
The World Bank estimates that improved access to Internet coverage over three years led to a seven per cent reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. The bank disclosed this in a new brief titled, “Digital transformation drives development in Africa.” It said Internet access also led to an increase of eight per cent …