The Emergency Broadband Benefit: How Will the $3.2 Billion Program Work?
The Federal Communications Commission rolled out details of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, which provides discounts of up to $50 a month for broadband services, or $75 a month for those on tribal lands. How does the $3.2 billion federal initiative work? How will it help those at risk of digital disconnection? In this special breaking Broadband Breakfast Live Online, panelists will explore the program and how it will make a difference.
Panelists:
- Dr. Reggie Smith III, CEO of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
- Marijke Visser, Senior Policy Advocate at the American Library Association (ALA)
- Brian Hurley, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, America’s Communications Association (ACA Connects)
- Jodie Griffin, Deputy Division Chief of the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at the FCC
- Drew Clark (moderator), Editor and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast
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