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Digital rights champions nominated to lead U.S. FCC and NTIA

26 Oct 2021

At long last, U.S. President Biden has nominated public interests advocates to lead the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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Digital rights champions nominated to lead U.S. FCC and NTIA
26 Oct 2021
Digital rights champions nominated to lead U.S. FCC and NTIA

It’s time to “broadband together” for internet access in the U.S.

13 Jul 2021

Access Now, Consumer Reports, and a coalition of partner organizations launched a national broadband affordability initiative where people across the United States can share information about the quality and cost of their internet connection.

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It’s time to “broadband together” for internet access in the U.S.
13 Jul 2021
It’s time to “broadband together” for internet access in the U.S.
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Will the latest broadband victory outlast the pandemic?

1 Mar 2021
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Will the latest broadband victory outlast the pandemic?
1 Mar 2021
Will the latest broadband victory outlast the pandemic?

‘Life-Changer for Millions’: FCC Approves Program to Help Poor Families Overcome Digital Divide During Pandemic

26 Feb 2021
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‘Life-Changer for Millions’: FCC Approves Program to Help Poor Families Overcome Digital Divide During Pandemic
26 Feb 2021
‘Life-Changer for Millions’: FCC Approves Program to Help Poor Families Overcome Digital Divide During Pandemic
Fight for Net Neutrality

Judge rules for California in net neutrality challenge, will allow state to enforce net neutrality law

24 Feb 2021

California District Judge Mendez has ruled in American Cable Association v. Becerra that he would not prevent the state from enforcing its net neutrality law (SB 822) in large part because plaintiff internet service providers (ISPs) are unlikely to succeed in their challenge.

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Judge rules for California in net neutrality challenge, will allow state to enforce net neutrality law
24 Feb 2021
Judge rules for California in net neutrality challenge, will allow state to enforce net neutrality law

U.S. FCC should quickly deliver Emergency Broadband Benefit to people in need

16 Feb 2021

Access Now and Free Press urge the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to immediately implement the Emergency Broadband Benefit program that Congress established in the pandemic-relief package.

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U.S. FCC should quickly deliver Emergency Broadband Benefit to people in need
16 Feb 2021
U.S. FCC should quickly deliver Emergency Broadband Benefit to people in need
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Holding Biden to account: Access Now’s new tool tracks digital rights, tech policy

20 Jan 2021

On the day of Joe Biden’s inauguration, Access Now launches a new online tool to track how well the incoming administration addresses key digital rights issues, including data protection, net neutrality, disinformation, and facial recognition.

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Holding Biden to account: Access Now’s new tool tracks digital rights, tech policy
20 Jan 2021
Holding Biden to account: Access Now’s new tool tracks digital rights, tech policy

No longer turning blind eye, U.S. Congress finally moves to get people online amid pandemic

21 Dec 2020

Access Now applauds the U.S. Congress for coming to an agreement on a COVID-19 stimulus package that includes critical funding for broadband connectivity.

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No longer turning blind eye, U.S. Congress finally moves to get people online amid pandemic
21 Dec 2020
No longer turning blind eye, U.S. Congress finally moves to get people online amid pandemic

U.S. Senate Democrats and civil society denounce Simington nomination to FCC

7 Dec 2020

Members of the U.S. Congress and civil society representatives voice strong opposition to President Trump’s FCC nominee, Nathan Simington, whose appointment would threaten net neutrality protections, freedom of expression, and broadband access.

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U.S. Senate Democrats and civil society denounce Simington nomination to FCC
7 Dec 2020
U.S. Senate Democrats and civil society denounce Simington nomination to FCC
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Democrat senator calls Trump’s FCC pick ‘deeply dangerous’

7 Dec 2020
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Democrat senator calls Trump’s FCC pick ‘deeply dangerous’
7 Dec 2020
Democrat senator calls Trump’s FCC pick ‘deeply dangerous’