Articles from Mobile Beacon

New business-class 5G/LTE service delivers affordable primary and backup connectivity on America’s largest 5G network, purpose-built for mission-driven organizations

Agreement gives Mobile Beacon a national pathway to reach 42 Regional Education Networks and their member institutions with affordable mobile broadband, fixed wireless, static IP, and eduroam-compatible connectivity solutions

Johnston, RI, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the devastating flooding across Texas, Mobile Beacon, a nonprofit provider of affordable, high-speed wireless internet, is launching a Disaster Recovery Technology Kit Program to help restore connectivity for community anchor institutions on the front lines of the crisis.

Johnston, RI, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobile Beacon, a leading provider of affordable, high-speed wireless internet access for nonprofits, schools, libraries, and healthcare organizations, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Wildfires Disaster Recovery Program. This initiative is designed to aid community anchor institutions impacted by the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, California, by providing essential connectivity to support recovery efforts.

Wi-Fly Grant Recipients Will Use the Granted Technology to Support Community Initiatives

Johnston, RI, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation, Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon advocate for flexible, data-driven policies within the E-Rate Program’s recent expansion to close the Homework Gap. We caution against imposing unnecessary restrictions that could limit participation and connectivity for schools and libraries across the country.

Johnston, RI, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation, Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon express their strong support for the petitions filed by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and other stakeholders, including the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB), the Open Technology Institute, the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and Common Sense Media. While we commend the FCC’s decision to extend E-Rate funding to Wi-Fi hotspots for off-premise use, we believe that expanding eligibility to include other device types that provide similar functionality is essential.

Johnston, RI, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobile Beacon, a leading provider of affordable, high-speed internet access for community anchor institutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Disaster Recovery Technology Kit. The kit offers up to 25 free 4G hotspots to organizations affected by recent hurricanes. The free devices coupled with Mobile Beacon’s unlimited $10/month internet access are designed to help them restore connectivity during the critical recovery process. 

Johnston, RI, Oct. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 strongly urge the FCC to refrain from setting specific lending-period limits or punitive usage requirements. Instead, the FCC should continue giving educators and library administrators the flexibility they need to not only set appropriate lending-period limits for the various populations they serve, while also allowing them to revise or modify their policies in response to changing needs or unique challenges faced by the students or library patrons they serve. 

The Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant provides organizations with the digital tools to help their community reach new heights.

Johnston, Rhode Island, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.

The Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant provides two organizations with the tools they need to help their community soar

Gary Parenteau Brings Over 16 Years of Business Experience to the Educational Nonprofit