Mary Wilson
Well-known member
May 21, 2024 3:46PM EDT
Subhajit Saha
Senior Coordinator, Disability Rights Division
... one in six US households may lose internet access by June when current federal funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ends. This puts millions of underserved people in the US, including people of color, older people, and people with disabilities, at risk of losing their ability to telework, receive telemedicine, attend online classes, and maintain social connections, among other daily essential activities. ...
Access to the internet is essential for the realization of a broad range of rights in the US, and for millions of people, the ACP is essential for keeping them connected. Rather than widening the already stark digital divide in the US, Congress should commit to permanently and robustly funding the ACP or otherwise promptly putting in place effective policies to ensure underserved people, including older adults, can access the internet.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/05/21/millions-us-risk-losing-internet-access
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Unless Congress acts, 900,000 North Carolinians could lose access to affordable internet
Despite bipartisan support, Republican leaders in Congress have blocked additional funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which will run out of money on May 1. Without it, most families in the program will lose a vital utility.
April 30, 2024
Cardinal & Pine by Michael McElroy
https://ross.house.gov/2024/4/unless-congress-acts-900-000-north-carolinians-could-lose-access-to-affordable-internet
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Harris announces plans to help 80 percent of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40 percent now
May 24, 2024 2:47 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced Friday the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80 percent of Africa by 2030, up from roughly 40 percent now. ...
“Many could rightly argue that the future is on the continent of Africa,” said Harris, noting that the median age in Africa is 19, a sign of the potential for economic growth. “It is not about, and simply about aid, but about investment and understanding the capacity that exists.” ...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politi...access-to-the-internet-up-from-40-percent-now
Subhajit Saha
Senior Coordinator, Disability Rights Division
... one in six US households may lose internet access by June when current federal funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ends. This puts millions of underserved people in the US, including people of color, older people, and people with disabilities, at risk of losing their ability to telework, receive telemedicine, attend online classes, and maintain social connections, among other daily essential activities. ...
Access to the internet is essential for the realization of a broad range of rights in the US, and for millions of people, the ACP is essential for keeping them connected. Rather than widening the already stark digital divide in the US, Congress should commit to permanently and robustly funding the ACP or otherwise promptly putting in place effective policies to ensure underserved people, including older adults, can access the internet.
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/05/21/millions-us-risk-losing-internet-access
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Unless Congress acts, 900,000 North Carolinians could lose access to affordable internet
Despite bipartisan support, Republican leaders in Congress have blocked additional funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which will run out of money on May 1. Without it, most families in the program will lose a vital utility.
April 30, 2024
Cardinal & Pine by Michael McElroy
https://ross.house.gov/2024/4/unless-congress-acts-900-000-north-carolinians-could-lose-access-to-affordable-internet
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Harris announces plans to help 80 percent of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40 percent now
May 24, 2024 2:47 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced Friday the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80 percent of Africa by 2030, up from roughly 40 percent now. ...
“Many could rightly argue that the future is on the continent of Africa,” said Harris, noting that the median age in Africa is 19, a sign of the potential for economic growth. “It is not about, and simply about aid, but about investment and understanding the capacity that exists.” ...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politi...access-to-the-internet-up-from-40-percent-now