Schools Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition

FCC Must Act Quickly As COVID-19 Threatens Healthcare, Education
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition asked the Federal Communications Commission to expedite affordable broadband solutions for unconnected Americans. The novel coronavirus is driving schools to online learning and increasing healthcare providers’ reliance on telehealth solutions.
Editorial: The Road to Gigabit Connectivity for Every Anchor and Community (Schools Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition)
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Mapping Legislation Creates Risk for Schools, Libraries, and Healthcare Providers
Congress is on the verge of passing legislation to improve broadband maps. Unfortunately, tucked inside the “Broadband DATA Act” is a provision that could unintentionally jeopardize broadband funding for schools, libraries, and healthcare providers.

SHLB Applauds Chairman Pai’s Leadership in Connecting Schools and Libraries
In a letter, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition applauded Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai for promoting fiber broadband deployment to schools and libraries through the E-rate program. “Competitive bidding has been a fundamental principle of the E-rate program since its inception,” said John Windhausen, executive director of the SHLB Coalition.

Digital Divide Closing, But Still Challenging in Kansas City
Kansas City prides itself on being a national leader for digital equity. Becoming the first Google Fiber city in 2011 launched KC into the spotlight as it became America’s first gigabit metropolis.

SHLB Petitions FCC to Reconsider Rural Health Care Order
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to reconsider certain portions of its “Promoting Telehealth in Rural America” Report and Order (R&O).

Broadband for America’s Future Starts with Anchors
The Federal Communications Commission adopted the ambitious National Broadband Plan in 2010, laying out a policy framework meant to end the connectivity gap over the decade.