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.AAPB (American Association of Public Broadband) promotes publicly-owned broadband, but we recognize that some communities might choose otherwise. We just want communities and their leaders to be able to free to choose what's best for their residents.

Following several unfortunate opinion pieces published in The Enterprise News that repeatedly misrepresented AAPB's position, it’s time to set the record straight. The following statement is from our executive director.

Congress, this should be easy - the Affordable Connectivity Program affects 23 million US households, including many of your constituents. It has bipartisan support. Please act now. #DontDisconnectUs #FundACP

We're wrapping up our tour of Iowa. A big thank you to the Community Broadband Action Network and IAMUTweets for hosting us in Johnston.

Check out the latest episode of the Community Networks Podcast to delve into the state of broadband in Iowa with Curtis Dean, CBAN's VP.
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NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield today responded to the FCC’s draft order on net neutrality

You can read her full statement here:
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Cutting off a conversation about how to save ACP and put USF on better financial footing via potential contribution reform neither advances universal service nor serves the public interest. It won’t help consumers - it’ll just tie the FCC’s hands in considering how to help them.

We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access trib.al/jdznywx

We are running out of road to kick the can down. Great write-up here of how to make sure a vision of universal service is lasting, just like Congress initially intended.

The The FCC should merge digital discrimination reporting with Broadband Data Collection. Strong reporting mandates are instrumental in promoting #DigitalEquity & eliminating discriminatory practices nationwide.

More via Breakfast Media
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.The FCC's Universal Service Fund is the most logical replacement for the $30 subsidy funded by the expiring Affordable Connectivity Program. But if the FCC, as it proposes, closes the door to that option in its Open Internet order, it won't happen. theverge.com/2024/4/5/24121…

It's time to stop throwing up our hands about the demise of the Affordable Connectivity Program when the The FCC has the power to create a similar subsidy in the short and long term. I talked to Nicole Ferraro at Light Reading about the way forward. #ACP lightreading.com/broadband/how-…

In case you missed it, NTIA opened up $800M+ in Digital Equity Capacity Grants on Friday. There’s never been a program of this size designed to address digital inequities and build strong digital inclusion ecosystems. Read more @fiercetelecom fiercetelecom.com/broadband/ntia…

Deep dive into where #broadband coverage is overstated by BroadbandNow, with good advice about how to fix the The FCC's #broadband maps. I hope the FCC, NTIA and state broadband offices are listening. $42.5 billion dollars for deployment depends on it. broadbandnow.com/research/broad…

We're live in 2 minutes to talk broadband data games, a trojan horse aimed at municipal broadband in New York, challenges ISP claims, and much more with an action-packed panel and special guest Gigi Sohn!

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There they go again - incumbents would rather throw roadblocks to community #broadband choice than compete. This time the attacks are in New York State. It seems no public broadband networks are immune from these underhanded efforts to slow their inevitable growth.

33 Senators call on Chuck Schumer & Speaker Mike Johnson to make #ACP ‘must pass’ legislation. They join over 200 who have co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to extend the program. Congress, let’s get it done! Senate Commerce, Science, Transportation Committee Leader McConnell Hakeem Jeffries
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We're about to relive the 'kids doing schoolwork while sitting in front of a Taco Bell so they can use the WiFi' moment if Congress doesn't extend the Affordable Connectivity Program ASAP. More stories about how the program affects people by Brian Fung cnn.com/2024/03/23/tec…

'I really can't do without it,' says an Affordable Connectivity Program recipient of Internet access. The #ACP lifts up real people. C'mon Congress, find a way forward before money runs out next month! With great quotes by Drew Garner of Benton Institute for Broadband & Society nytimes.com/2024/03/23/us/…

The #ACP Extension Act now has has 214 House sponsors/co-sponsors including 21 Republicans... just four short of what's needed to force a vote via discharge petition. Yvette D. Clarke let's go for it ! NDIA Gigi Sohn Benton Institute for Broadband & Society