Affordable Internet: Millions of Americans to Overcome Digital Divide Through Broadband Discounts

A Federal Communications Commission initiative designed to increase access to high-speed internet recently hit a major milestone. The $14.2 billion program was created by President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law, replacing a broadband affordability program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The program allows low-income households to receive discounts of up to $30 per month on their internet service bills and for households on tribal lands to receive discounts of up to $75 per month.

Staff Reporter 2 min read Civic Infrastructure

Vincentian Government to Undergo Digital Transformation

The Digital Transformation project is a regional US$94 million project involving the OECS Secretariat, Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. It is structured to create a digital enabling environment; build digital government infrastructure, platforms and services; and enable digital skills and technology adoption.

Staff Reporter 5 min read Civic Infrastructure
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