Federal officials are moving a step closer to allowing state and federal prisons to jam cellphone signals from devices smuggled to inmates.

A federal broadband program meant to close the digital divide in rural America is stalled, and now thousands of Virginians are left waiting.

What’s worse than thieves hacking into your bank account.

The FCC ruled Thursday to outlaw AI robocalls.

If your family is struggling to get broadband access, there are resources that can help you bridge the gap. In Philadelphia, CARE money will help provide computers and free internet access to 35,000 low-income families. "Our American Experiences Survey from earlier this year showed that it costs an average of $66 a month for broadband internet service," says CR's Schwantes. Internet ProvidersMany internet service providers offer their own assistance programs, so it's worth reaching out to those in your area to review your options. Comcast: The Internet Essentials program provides internet speeds of 25 Mbps, plus WiFi, for $10 a month.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The FCC authorized $47.5 million in funding to expand broadband services in 11 rural counties in Virginia. The 11 counties, which include Bedford and Charlotte, will receive the funding over the next decade. The two counties in Virginia to receive the highest amount in this wave of funding are Charlotte County, which is receiving $9,136,405, and Bedford County, which is receiving $6,364,758. In Charlotte County, the funding will support 3,657 locations, while in Bedford County, it will support 3,343 locations. Providers will begin receiving funding later this month.