As the country and the world at large attempt re-openings, what new and unexpected issues may arise? What are the opportunities and even obligations of public libraries to support the monumental task of school openings this fall? Have the public budget crunches started landing yet?
And perhaps most urgent, how to provide neighborhood library access stations as drive-up or walk-up hotspots for those lacking other connections? And that’s only the starting point for a raft of usability /skills questions. Millions more new users will need training and ongoing support.
In today’s interconnected world, making spectrum available for the private sector to deploy and advance new technologies will not only benefit American consumers, but will also allow our nation to continue to lead on the global stage in 5G and Internet of Things. After hearing from many stakeholders, the FCC made its decision to grant Ligado’s application. This application has been tested, reviewed, revised, and tested again.
COVID-19 devastated communities across the globe and resulted in economic closures forcing much of the nation’s population to stay home for extended periods. Forced to work, learn, and access healthcare from home, many Americans are relying on broadband more heavily than ever before.
Brendan Carr
Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Brendan Carr
Senior Faculty and System Chair, Emergency Medicine
Mount Sinai Health System
Major tracks of interaction between people have remained stubbornly analog, but the trend toward digital was there, just incremental.
That shift has now become a tsunami. Accommodating our new normal has meant an increased reliance on telecommunication networks and an accelerated digitalization of industries. Yet, there are neighborhoods across the country which lack the infrastructure to participate in this digital ecosystem.
This free webinar will be available on FCC Live and will focus on the issues related to the auction that affect state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments. The webinar also will provide an overview of the adopted policy framework for Auction 904, the draft procedures for applications and bidding in the auction, and tips for service providers that are interested in applying to participate in the auction.
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