Once a lifeline for millions of Americans seeking affordable internet access, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended on May 31, 2024. While it was around, the program provided affordable ...

Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online—particularly in developing countries—lack meaningful ways to influence the global players shaping their ...

A curious op ed appeared in The New York Times recently, titled “Internet Access is Not a Human Right.” In this piece—which I read as I do most news and media, via my computer—Vinton Cerf, a “father” ...

Life has moved online during the coronavirus pandemic, and access to the internet has shone a new light on America’s inequality crisis. Nearly 15% of American households do not have a home internet ...

Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have made accessing the internet easier in recent years – although those who rely heavily on these devices for online access can face challenges ...

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