Upcoming event
Over the past few months, FBA and NTCA have released modules from their Playbook 3.0 that provides deep dives on key aspects of what states will need to tackle in their initial proposals. With volumes of states’ initial proposals starting to be released, a panel of experts will cover how to ensure these proposals are maximizing opportunity for all through BEAD funding.
The Road to Internet Governance Forum 2023
At the upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from October 8 to 12 in Kyoto, Japan, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications & Information, Alan Davidson, will join government officials from the European Commission, Kenya, and IGF host Japan to convene a multi-stakeholder dialogue on how to realize the principles enshrined in the Declaration for the Future of th
A conversation about the research on tribal broadband and opportunities for tribes to improve their communities’ Internet access. This is the third event in the Center for Indian Country Development’s (CICD’s) 2023 webinar series: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The series provides tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic prosperity.
A webinar on the importance of Public Comment for the Digital Equity Strategic Plan. Learn more about the plan and the steps you can take to share your comments for consideration in the final version.
FCC October 2023 Open Meeting Agenda
While the proposal I made to restore net neutrality will certainly garner the most attention, the Federal Communications Commission's October agenda features many other actions to promote digital equity and support broadband-powered innovation:
Advancing Digital Equity for Black Communities
One year after becoming law, the hearing will focus on the implementation and oversight of the CHIPS and Science Act by the Department of Commerce and the National Science Foundation. The hearing will highlight the rollout of investments to boost the United States’ innovation, research and competitiveness through domestic semiconductor manufacturing incentives, regional innovation programs and other science programs established under the law.
The Federal Communications Commission's Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination will host the latest in a series of listening sessions to gain additional information and understanding from affected communities, state, local, and Tribal governments, public interest advocates, and providers about challenges, barriers and experiences in ensuring all people of the United States benefit from equal access to broadband. The purpose of the listening session is to continue the FCC's outreach in support of its ongoing efforts to promote equal access to broadband for everyone.
The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau will host a workshop on the environmental compliance and historic preservation review process required for the construction of communications facilities supporting FCC licensed services. The workshop will include information relevant to the construction of new communications towers and the collocation of communications equipment on existing towers and other structures, including requirements for Antenna Structure Registration.