A blog about the transition from the Emergency Broadband Program to the Affordable Connectivity Program. The article describes how changes will impact providers and subscribers, the new program’s benefits, and the protections to the consumers.

An article that examines the enrollment data from the Emergency Broadband Benefit to analyze how its successor, the Affordable Connectivity Program, could be used by low-income consumers. The author sees a need for adopters to use it in conjunction with Lifeline, and recommends greater outreach and a reliable funding stream.

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This blog from the National Governors Association highlights actions taken by Governors and states to prioritize permanently closing the digital divide by harnessing federal and state dollars, making policy changes, and working closely with key stakeholders. The blog lists initiatives taken by Governors in many states.

This article explains how the Emergency Broadband Benefit program was created to help Americans who cannot afford internet service get connected during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, an issue with the National Verifier database means that many people are still unable to enroll in the program.

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A blog that draws on data from the American Instructional Resources Survey to explore opportunities for meeting the new and growing demands of pandemic pedagogy, including the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), better training for teachers on online tools and resources, and micro-credentials to better indicate and develop teachers’ technological competencies.

In this free virtual webinar, Heartland Forward partners with the FCC to offer information for frontline library staff on how they can empower patrons to participate in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

This resource provides some details on the Emergency Broadband Benefit program from the free virtual webinar given by Heartland Forward and the FCC. A recording of the webinar is also available in this resource library.

In this resource, the Heartland Foundation explains why it held a webinar for library staff to learn more about the FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

This resource describes the transition high-speed internet access from a luxury to a necessity. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the true depth of the digital divide, but new funding has also delivered advances in telehealth availability and equitable remote learning. The resource discusses pandemic-drive programs that emerged in response to Covid-19, such as the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, as well as the benefits of leveraging this momentum for long-term progress in broadband accessibility.

This synopsis provides a link to a blog with additional resources from the Benton Institute to explain what federal broadband funds are available and to assist state and local leaders to meet connectivity challenges and promote digital equity.

This resource discusses data about the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, created by Congress in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Areas with low wireline broadband adoption have above-average rates of households signing up for the EBB. On the other hand, large metropolitan areas have high volumes of sign-ups but lower rates of actual enrollment.