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NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Respond to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding E-Rate Funding for Hotspot Lending Programs

10/04/2024

The North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation, Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon commend the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its decision to expand E-Rate Program funding eligibility to Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile broadband services for off-premises use. This is a critical step toward closing the digital divide and addressing the persistent homework gap. However, we […]

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Mobile Beacon Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Its Digital Inclusion Grant

08/26/2024

Mobile Beacon’s Annual Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant is open and accepting applications until November 1. The Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant provides grantees with 25 laptops and Mobile Beacon’s unlimited, uncapped mobile broadband service for each device. The Wi-Fly grant is worth over $20,000 in donated technology and internet access. Eligible non-profit community organizations including schools, […]

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Mobile Beacon Invites Non-Profits to Apply for its Digital Inclusion Grant

08/07/2024

The Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant provides organizations with the digital tools to help their community reach new heights.  Mobile Beacon’s Annual Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant is open and accepting applications until November 1. The Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant provides grantees with 25 laptops and Mobile Beacon’s unlimited, uncapped mobile broadband service for each device. The […]

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NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Support FCC’s Vote on Funding Hotspot Devices through E-Rate

07/18/2024

The North American Catholic Education Programming Foundation Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon, applaud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to make E-Rate funding eligible for school and library hotspot lending programs. Expanding access to E-Rate, one of the most significant sources of funding for educational institutions, will guarantee schools and libraries have the resources they […]

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Mobile Beacon Welcomes Joseph Gleason as Director of Programs & Strategic Initiatives

04/02/2024

Mobile Beacon, a leading provider of high-speed, low-cost mobile internet access offered exclusively to nonprofits, schools (K-12 and Higher Education), libraries, and healthcare organizations across the United States, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joseph Gleason as the Director of Programs & Strategic Initiatives. In his new capacity, Joseph will assume a pivotal role […]

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NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Submit Reply Comments In the Matter Addressing the Homework Gap through the E-Rate Program

01/30/2024

The North American Catholic Programming Education Foundation (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon submitted comments on January 29, 2024, in response to the Federal Communications Commission in the Matter of Addressing the Homework Gap through the E-Rate Program. NACEPF and Mobile Beacon strongly support the NPRM’s proposal to make E-Rate funding available for off-premises connectivity for students […]

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NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Submit Comments In the Matter Addressing the Homework Gap through the E-Rate Program

01/17/2024

The North American Catholic Programming Education Foundation (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon submitted comments on January 16, 2024, in response to the Federal Communications Commission in the Matter of Addressing the Homework Gap through the E-Rate Program. NACEPF and Mobile Beacon strongly support the NPRM’s proposal to extend E-Rate funding eligibility to Wi-Fi hotspots and similar […]

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Mobile Beacon Invites Non-Profits to Apply for its Digital Inclusion Grant

08/08/2023

The Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant provides two organizations with the tools they need to help their community soar Johnston, RI – Mobile Beacon’s Annual Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant is open and accepting applications until September 30th. The Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant provides grantees with 25 laptops, 25 mobile hotspots, and Mobile Beacon’s unlimited, uncapped mobile […]

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Mobile Beacon Welcomes New Director of Business Development

07/25/2023

Gary Parenteau Brings Over 16 Years of Business Experience to the Educational Nonprofit Gary Parenteau joins Mobile Beacon as its first Director of Business Development. Parenteau brings more than 16 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development across Medical, Life Sciences, and technology-based industries. Most recently, Parenteau worked for Discover Books where he […]

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Library now offers hot spots for checkout

05/02/2023

FAIRFIELD — Library card wielding residents of Jefferson County may now utilize the Fairfield Public Library’s latest resource available for check out. The library now offers Mobile Beacon Wi-Fi hot spots with high-speed broadband internet. According to library director Al Mickuna, this newest offering came after months of receiving requests from community members. Read the […]

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