2021 California broadband funding plan faces criticism for potential to bypass low-income communities.
California's $1.8bn broadband funding plan faces criticism over potential to bypass low-income communities. Internet access advocates warn that it's difficult to get the California Public Utilities Commission to accept changes to federal maps, raising concerns about equitable distribution of funds. The infrastructure bill passed in 2021 allocated $42bn for broadband internet projects nationwide, in response to remote education and work needs.
July 07, 2024
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