Implementing the National Broadband Plan | Issues

The Notice of Inquiry (NOI) initiates a comprehensive proceeding to address how Next Generation 911 (NG911) can enable the public to obtain emergency assistance by means of advanced communications technologies beyond traditional voice-centric devices. The NOI seeks to gain a better understanding of how the gap between the capabilities of modern networks and devices and today’s 911 system can be bridged and seeks comment on how to further the transition to IP-based communications capabilities for emergency communications and NG911.
Submit comments on or before February 28, 2011. Submit reply comments March 14, 2011.

Comment due date: 02/28/2011

Comment reply due date: 03/14/2011

The Federal Communications Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau seeks public comment on the creation of a Cybersecurity Roadmap to identify vulnerabilities to communications networks or end-users and to develop countermeasures and solutions in preparation for, and response to, cyber threats and attacks in coordination with federal partners. Anticipate completion of the Cybersecurity Roadmap by November 2010.

Comment due date: 09/23/2010

On July 15, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission introduced a new health care connectivity program that would expand investment in broadband for medically underserved communities across the country. The program would give patients in rural areas access to state-of-the-art diagnostic tools typically available only in the largest and most sophisticated medical centers.

Comments on the proposed rules are due on or before September 8, 2010, and reply comments are due on or before September 23, 2010.

Comment due date: 09/23/2010

On April 21, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) that seeks public comment on the proposed creation of a new voluntary cyber security certification program that would encourage communications service providers to implement a full range of cyber security best practices. This National broadband Plan recommendation serves as a first step to implementing a comprehensive roadmap to help counter cyber attacks and better protect America's communications infrastructure.