Stories Tagged as
Internet access
Change in FCC leadership may renew net neutrality battle
Dec 1, 2020
Ajit Pai's departure could lead to a Democratic majority on the commission and is expected to spark new policy fights.
For many in rural parts of the U.S., internet access is still elusive
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 6, 2020
Rural counties in Mississippi received a $4.6 million grant to connect schools, businesses and public services to the internet.
Silicon Valley congressman on distributing tech jobs across the country
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Aug 12, 2020
Rep. Ro Khanna says we need to expand access to the innovation economy.
The Pivot Point
by
Molly Wood
Jul 31, 2020
What technology will help us transition to a post-pandemic future?
Should we treat internet service like a public utility?
Jul 9, 2020
The idea is that internet is not a luxury, but a fundamental part of participating in the economy.
U.S. census prepares for a digital count
by
Erika Beras
Aug 12, 2019
The 2020 census will be the first to seek information online on a wide scale.
Homework is much harder when you can't get online at home
Apr 4, 2019
What it's like to try to graduate high school without easy internet access.
For public good, not for profit.
Why smartphones are "revolutionary" for India
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 1, 2018
The technology is bringing people online in a way that's "unprecedented in the world," says author Ravi Agrawal.
The Federal Reserve is taking on the digital divide
by
Molly Wood
Oct 8, 2018
Almost 40 percent of rural America doesn't have access to broadband internet or reliable mobile service.
Slow internet? Fast internet? You might be paying the same price
by
Molly Wood
Aug 15, 2018
You and somebody across town might be paying the same fee, but getting very different service.