National Digital Inclusion Alliance Launches DEA Month of Action to Address Digital Equity Challenges
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has initiated the DEA Month of Action to mark one year since President Trump canceled the Digital Equity Act (DEA). This initiative aims to raise awareness about the negative impacts of the DEA's cancellation, which left many digital inclusion programs without support. The NDIA is focusing on three main goals: highlighting the harms caused by the cancellation, ensuring Congress does not eliminate DEA funds from the fiscal year 2027 budget, and advocating for the continuation of digital inclusion programs. The month-long campaign includes a social media initiative, a virtual press conference by the Hispanic Federation, and meetings with the FCC and Congress members. Additionally, local efforts in New York City and New Mexico are underway to improve broadband access, with NYC announcing $2 million in funding to connect more residents to the internet. 
