Upcoming event

TAC will discuss progress on work initiatives discussed at the previous meeting

The FCC’s Technological Advisory Council, comprised of a diverse group of leading technology experts, provides technical expertise to the Commission to identify important areas of innovation and develop informed technology policies supporting the United States’ competitiveness in the global economy. The TAC is helping the Commission to continue the momentum spurred by the National Broadband Plan to maximize the use of broadband to advance national interests and create jobs.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the following items are tentatively on the agenda for the October Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018:

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the following items are tentatively on the agenda for the September Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 2018:

As part of the committee’s oversight responsibilities, this hearing will examine policy issues before the Commission and review the FCC’s ongoing duties and activities.  

Witnesses

• The Honorable Ajit Pai, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
• The Honorable Michael O’Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
• The Honorable Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
• The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission

Witnesses

Dr. Todd Helmus

Senior Behavioral Scientist, RAND Corporation

• Opening Statment

Ms. Renee DiResta

Director of Research, New Knowledge

• Opening Statment

Mr.John Kelly

Founder and CEO, Graphika

On July 31, Commissioner Brendan Carr and Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Hudson senior fellow and director of the Center for the Economics of the Internet, will discuss Connected Care and other communications issues facing the United States.

This event will be livestreamed.

The hearing will review international internet policies that are impacting the competitiveness, investment, and innovation opportunities of U.S. businesses domestically and abroad in today’s global digital economy.

Witnesses: 

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) BroadbandUSA Program, in partnership with the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), will host the Virginia Broadband Summit in Roanoke, Virginia on October 30, 2018. The purpose of the Summit is to engage the public and stakeholders with information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion, and support local priorities. The Summit will provide information on topics including local broadband planning, funding, and engagement with service providers.