Internet in the United States

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Selects MetTel for Internet Protocol Services

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Internet in the United States, Trusted Internet Connection, United States Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration, EIS

NEW YORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MetTel, adigital transformation and communications leader, today announced the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has selected MetTel to provide Internet Protocol Services (IPS) under the General Services Administration (GSA) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MetTel, adigital transformation and communications leader, today announced the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has selected MetTel to provide Internet Protocol Services (IPS) under the General Services Administration (GSA) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract.
  • In compliance with Federal Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) directives and as part of its digital transformation, the SEC will transition its IPS services to EIS contract providers.
  • "Utilizing the MetTel EIS Portal, the SEC will have access to the latest technology to monitor and report performance details in near real-time on the internet services delivered via the MetTel network.
  • MetTel.

One-time Emergency Connectivity Fund application window opens today

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Technology, Science and technology, Information and communications technology, E-Rate, Federal Communications Commission, Internet in the United States, Internet, Wi-Fi

The window is open for 45 calendar days, closing on Friday, August 13.

Key Points: 
  • The window is open for 45 calendar days, closing on Friday, August 13.
  • Eligible applicants can submit funding requests to purchase equipment and services for the 2021-22 school year through this historic, one-time program.
  • Funds for Learning offers free webinars and resources to navigate the ECF application window here: https://www.fundsforlearning.com/ecf/ .
  • Funds For Learning supports E-rate stakeholders in all 50 states, helping them navigate the application process to receive support for internet access and Wi-Fi connectivity.

$127.72 million to bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 13,300 households in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions by September 2022

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Monday, September 27, 2021
Articles, Broadband, Information and communications technology, Technology, Cultural globalization, Internet access, Rights, Internet, Internet in the United States, Digital divide by continent, area and country

High-speed Internet services are considered essential today in a modern society like Quebec's.

Key Points: 
  • High-speed Internet services are considered essential today in a modern society like Quebec's.
  • Access to high-performance, reliable and affordable Internet services is at the core of communities' economic and social development.
  • This investment will bring high-speed Internet access to many households and will certainly have a positive impact in the targeted areas."
  • "Vidotron is proud to have been chosen to connect the households in this region to high-speed Internet.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Offers Consumers Discounted Broadband Services and Devices During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Broadband, Federal Communications Commission, Telecommunications, Mobile virtual network operators, Articles, Q Link Wireless, Lifeline, Agencies of the United States government, Internet access, Emergency broadband benefit, Universal Service Fund, Internet in the United States

What was only available in 32 states and territories is now available in 48 states and territories through the Emergency Broadband Benefit or EBB.

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  • What was only available in 32 states and territories is now available in 48 states and territories through the Emergency Broadband Benefit or EBB.
  • The EBB started May 12th and is a limited-time program created by the FCC that provides discounts on monthly broadband Internet access service and certain connected devices.
  • The EBB will conclude after the Public Health Emergency no longer exists or as deemed by the FCC.
  • Q Link Wireless offers free and discounted wireless services because they are an approved provider of the federal Lifeline Assistance program.

$3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Subsidy Program Seeks to Lower Costs for Eligible Households

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Broadband, COVID-19 pandemic, Emergency broadband benefit, Federal Communications Commission, Telecommunications, Information and communications technology, Digital divide, Internet service providers, Lifeline, Internet in the United States

The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "The hope is that this program will provide some relief to families that are struggling to afford broadband services for virtual learning and work from home capabilities."
  • The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for qualifying households on qualifying Tribal lands.
  • Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application.

WOW! Joins the FCC's Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to Support Communities in Need of Internet Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Broadband, Telecommunications, Articles, Information and communications technology, Internet access, Federal Communications Commission, Wide Open West, Internet in the United States, National broadband plan

Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company\'s participation in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program , the FCC\'s initiative to help households across the country struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic.

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  • Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company\'s participation in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program , the FCC\'s initiative to help households across the country struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic.
  • It\'s been reported that 9.7 million students lack the internet connectivity needed to be able complete their coursework at home.
  • To help those unable to afford internet services during the pandemic, WOW!
  • has joined broadband providers across the country to support the FCC program.

Gary Vaynerchuk Releases His First NFT Collection "VeeFriends"

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Gary Vaynerchuk, Revision3, eSports, Mass media, Internet in the United States

Your NFT will give you a three year access pass to attend VeeCon in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Your NFT will give you a three year access pass to attend VeeCon in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
  • The NFTs collection characters represent human traits that Gary most admires and which he believes will lead to happiness and success.
  • Whether its emerging artists, esports, NFT investing or digital communications, Gary understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront.
  • The Nameless team collaborated with Gary Vaynerchuk to bring VeeFriends to life and managed all the technology for VeeFriends.

Gary Vaynerchuk Releases His First NFT Collection "VeeFriends"

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Gary Vaynerchuk, Revision3, eSports, Mass media, Internet in the United States

Your NFT will give you a three year access pass to attend VeeCon in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Your NFT will give you a three year access pass to attend VeeCon in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
  • The NFTs collection characters represent human traits that Gary most admires and which he believes will lead to happiness and success.
  • Whether its emerging artists, esports, NFT investing or digital communications, Gary understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront.
  • The Nameless team collaborated with Gary Vaynerchuk to bring VeeFriends to life and managed all the technology for VeeFriends.

VaynerMedia Launches in Latin America

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Gary Vaynerchuk, Revision3, Grupo Modelo, Modelo, Latin America, LATIN, Mass media, Internet in the United States, Draft:VaynerMedia

VaynerMedia is based in Mexico City and will service the broader Latin America region.

Key Points: 
  • VaynerMedia is based in Mexico City and will service the broader Latin America region.
  • Inaugural clients include Grupo Modelo, as well as TikTok which extended their US partnership to Latin America.\nThe launch of VaynerMedia in Latin America is indicative of the independently-owned agency\'s rapid global growth.
  • This model has been highly successful with clients across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific and I am excited to bring it to the Latin America region," said Vaynerchuk.
  • This, together with their integrated approach of having creative and media working simultaneously, is what is needed to refresh the advertising space in Latin America.

Funds For Learning Invites Feedback in 11th Annual E-rate Survey

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Monday, April 19, 2021
E-Rate, Federal Communications Commission, Internet in the United States

b'EDMOND, Okla., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Funds For Learning , the nation\'s leading E-rate compliance services firm, has opened its 11th annual survey of E-rate applicants to understand how the program can best serve schools and libraries.

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  • b'EDMOND, Okla., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Funds For Learning , the nation\'s leading E-rate compliance services firm, has opened its 11th annual survey of E-rate applicants to understand how the program can best serve schools and libraries.
  • The 2021 E-rate Applicant Survey arrives as school systems forecast the future of remote, hybrid and in-person learning environments.
  • Participation in last year\'s survey had a record-breaking 2,138 responses submitted.\n"The past year has demonstrated the critical importance of online connection," said John Harrington, CEO of Funds For Learning.
  • To deliver applicant feedback to the Federal Communications Commission and Congress, Funds For Learning coordinates the annual E-Rate Trends Report.