GOP Meaning. Wants answers on broadband benefits fraud
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By Nadia Dreid (December 14, 2021, 6:55 p.m. EST) – Four Republican senators say they are “troubled” by a report by the Federal Communications Commission Inspector General that revealed he discovered fraud among providers of the broadband emergency benefit, which provides low-cost Internet service to low-income households.
As the program shifts from a temporary pandemic initiative to a permanent one, renamed the Affordable Connectivity Program, the quartet of senators said on Monday they feared it was also plagued by the same issues.
In their letter to FCC President Jessica Rosenworcel, whose status as head of the agency was confirmed by the Senate less than a week ago, the …
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In context: Currently, the minimum connection speeds required to be classified as broadband in the United States are 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream. The FCC Chairman recently proposed to increase this standard to 100/20 Mbps, while also mentioning plans to upgrade it to a whopping 1 Gbps/500 Mbps in the future. Unfortunately, it’s […]
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Openreach’s gigabit upgrade, using all-fiber technology, will deliver speeds 10 times faster and five times more reliable than existing copper broadband on Holy Island. The works will also improve connectivity for the more than 650,000 tourists who visit the beauty spot – which includes a castle and priory – every year. Mike Poole, Chief Engineer […]
