Digital Divide
Spectrum is an essential natural resource because it is finite and has economic and public use, purpose, and benefit.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) created in 2021 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On March 2, 2023, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) published a request for written comments on upcoming digital equity program grants. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) created several programs to improve broadband connectivity across the country.
On November 18, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the pre-production draft of its new broadband availability map. This map gives an initial look into broadband availability nationwide.