Upcoming event
Technological cooperation is one of the key topics of the transatlantic agenda. The capacity of nations to innovate and to regulate will define their future relevancy. Regulation and setting standards is at the forefront of the geopolitical dimension of tech policy.
The Federal Communications Commission's Office of Native Affairs and Policy, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, and Wireline Competition Bureau will host a virtual listening session for Tribal leaders, staff, and outreach partners on its $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program.
The listening session will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
As fifth-generation mobile network technology (5G) continues to shape the next decade, countries are racing to harness and secure this technology. 5G’s associated development, adoption, and deployment rollouts have the potential to disrupt the global balance of power.
Antitrust reform has become an increasingly important part of our national policy conversation. Many are calling for a massive overhaul of the United States’ current approach to competition policy. But any proposals for reform should take careful consideration of their potential unintended consequences.
There are solutions though that could help maximize consumer welfare, innovation, and America's competitive edge like:
Topics selected for FCC open meeting agendas will be posted on the Commission's website approximately three weeks prior to the Commission's next monthly meeting. The Commission will also issue a public notice of the "Commission Meeting Agenda" one week before the meeting and announce at that time the items that are scheduled for the agenda.
The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit has helped make important strides towards closing the digital divide and serves as a springboard to a more just and equitable future, but as vaccination rates rise and our country begins to return to a post-COVID “new normal,” advocates for disadvantaged communities are forced to ask: What’s next? As part of our ongoing conversation about policies and initiatives to tackle the digital divide, we’ll explore permanent solutions that can guarantee meaningful, effective internet access to all communities for the long run.
A Twitter Chat, to kick off a week of events highlighting the significant role that accurate mapping data plays in ensuring that every resident can access and adopt broadband technology.
Join the conversation by using the designated hashtag, #ShowMeYourMaps
Before you can solve a problem, you must understand it. One of the most pressing issues facing efforts to bring millions of unconnected Americans online is the lack of reliable data on the scope of the divide and where the connectivity gaps actually exist. Inaccurate broadband maps at the federal level have not only provided an incomplete picture of the problem, but have impeded the work of those dedicated to bringing everyone online.
The webinar will provide schools and libraries with an overview of the ECF, including applicant eligibility, supported equipment and services, reasonable support amounts, and the application and invoicing processes. Participants will also have an opportunity to submit questions about how the program works and the program requirements. The webinar will be recorded and available on the FCC’s website following the event.
Access to reliable and affordable broadband service is imperative to not only the success of small businesses, but the overall economic development of the nation. Unfortunately, many parts of the country lack reliable access to broadband at benchmark speeds. As Congress debates an infrastructure plan, investing in the nation’s broadband must be part of the conversation. At this hearing, Members will examine broadband as a critical part of the nation’s infrastructure and strategies to reduce the digital divide.