Public Knowledge Emergency Broadband Benefits FCC Comments

How the Federal Communications Commission manages the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will not only greatly affect the EBB Program’s effectiveness at helping those in need get connected, it will help inform how to best implement potential future broadband subsidies to address broadband affordability, which Congress continues to contemplate. In order to facilitate an efficient program, Public Knowledge urges the FCC to adopt policies that: (1) minimize burdens on participants; (2) ensure that those who qualify know about the EBB; (3) maximize the EBB Fund; (3) transparently operate the EBB Program and provide public access to data; and (4) set standards for eligible devices that will ensure users can access essential broadband services. By achieving these objectives, PK believes that the FCC can maximize the public benefit of the EBB Program.


Public Knowledge Emergency Broadband Benefits FCC Comments