This analysis of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, supported by data from the Universal Services Administrative Company, concludes that the EBB did not appear to be significantly increasing broadband adoption. The piece suggests that lack of program information, difficulty with the enrollment process, and lack of demand or availability may be impacting program enrollment.

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In late 2021, the FCC released the second of its bi-annual broadband availability data update, as of December 2020. Here, the Technology Policy Institute (TPI) provides mapping and analysis of the FCC’s new data, which continue to show an increase in broadband availability and speeds.

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