Four things to know about what happened in 2025 with rural broadband expansion in Pennsylvania and where things stand now.

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In addition to the shift toward satellite and wireless internet, fewer locations are eligible — both because of the rule ...

Comcast said Wednesday it is expanding eligibility for its Internet Essentials program to households earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, making a family of four with an annual income of ...

The Federal Communications Commission announced they are revoking California’s “opt‑out” status from the federal Lifeline Program, citing the state’s recent law prohibiting the collection of Social ...

In East Baltimore, a new housing complex offers more than just affordable units — it’s also providing low-cost Wi-Fi and a built-in library to bridge the city’s digital divide. “If we hadn’t been able ...

An injection of $450 million for WIC comes as the Trump administration announced it would only fund partial benefits for another food aid program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or ...

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The federal government has officially announced that its landmark free internet program, originally slated to expire this year, will now continue through 2025. This extension ensures that millions of ...