Republican attack on Lifeline runs into strong defense
04.26.13
The federal Lifeline wireless subsidy program has a lot of support across the board, and some angry Republican detractors in Congress. Read More »
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FCC, community groups tackle broadband and older Americans
04.25.13
The FCC's "How the Internet Can Benefit Older Americans" is now online. Read More »
Letter asks Genachowski to issue minority media plan
04.10.13
A dozen civil rights and labor organizations asked outgoing FCC Chairman Genachowski to circulate his minority media ownership plan. Read More »
Senate keeps FCC Lifeline program alive
04.02.13
The Senate defeated a Republican proposal to end the telephone Lifeline program. Read More »
Coalition increases pressure to reduce inmate phone rates
03.28.13
A coalition of labor, community and media groups filed a brief urging the FCC to quickly reduce inmates' exorbitant phone rates. Read More »
Build out that FiOS!
03.27.13
Fierce Telecom editor Samantha Bookman advises Verizon to resume building out its FiOS service. Read More »
Include seniors in digital literacy programs
03.23.13
Connect2Compete's new digital literacy initiative, Everyone On, is neglecting seniors. Read More »
Silicon Valley’s diversity secret
03.23.13
Yet another media outlet tries, and fails, to uncover diversity data for major Silicon Valley tech companies. Read More »
Baltimore residents fighting for FiOS
03.15.13
While Maryland suburbs have a choice between cable and FiOS, Baltimore residents don't. But some are fighting back. Read More »
FCC delays vote on cross-ownership
02.27.13
The FCC may delay loosening media cross-ownership rules in order to allow an impact study on minority ownership. Read More »
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