The Universal Service Fund (USF) spends about $8 billion a year on four broad programs plus administrative expenses: High Cost Support, Low Income Support (Lifeline), Rural Health Care, and Schools…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is beginning an epic effort to implement the broadband provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Congress allocated $42.45 billion to…
Two Think Minimum · Blair Levin & Gregory Rosston on Broadband Subsidies Scott Wallsten: Hi, and welcome back to Two Think Minimum, the Technology Policy Institute’s podcast. Today is Wednesday, January…
Two Think Minimum · Stanford's Greg Rosston on the Future of Broadband Accessibility Scott Wallsten: Hi, and welcome back to Two Think Minimum. It’s Friday, December 11th, 2020. I’m Scott…
For the large numbers of families now essentially confined to their homes, having a reliable broadband connection is more important than ever. A large income-based “digital divide” still exists, with…