Implementing the National Broadband Plan | Recommendations | Adoption and Use

Broadband Performance Dashboard

Recommendation #216
FCC Chapter: 17.3
The FCC should publish a Broadband Performance Dashboard with metrics designed to track broadband plan goals.

Establish a National Broadband Clearinghouse to promote best practices and information sharing

Recommendation #98
FCC Chapter: 9.13
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration should establish a National Broadband Clearinghouse to promote best practices and information sharing.

Expand regional capacity-building efforts

Recommendation #96
FCC Chapter: 9.11

Status: In progress

Federal support should be expanded for regional capacity-building efforts aimed at improving broadband deployment and adoption.

Modernize accessibility laws, rules and related subsidy programs

Recommendation #95
FCC Chapter: 9.10

Status: Started

Congress, the FCC and the Department of Justice should modernize accessibility laws, rules and related subsidy programs.

Establish an Accessibility and Innovation Forum

Recommendation #94
FCC Chapter: 9.9

Status: Completed

The Federal Communications Commission should establish an Accessibility and Innovation Forum.

Convene a Broadband Accessibility Working Group

Recommendation #93
FCC Chapter: 9.8

Status: Not Started

The Executive Branch should convene a Broadband Accessibility Working Group (BAWG) to maximize broadband adoption by people with disabilities.

Conduct a national outreach and awareness campaign

Recommendation #92
FCC Chapter: 9.7
The private sector and non-profit community should partner to conduct a national outreach and awareness campaign.

Explore the potential of mobile broadband access as a gateway to inclusion

Recommendation #91
FCC Chapter: 9.6

Status: In progress

The federal government should explore the potential of mobile broadband access as a gateway to inclusion.

Public and private partners should prioritize efforts to increase the relevance of broadband for older Americans.

Recommendation #90
FCC Chapter: 9.5
Public and private partners should prioritize efforts to increase the relevance of broadband for older Americans.

Explore public-private partnerships to improve broadband adoption

Recommendation #89
FCC Chapter: 9.4
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration should explore the potential for public-private partnerships to improve broadband adoption by working with other federal agencies.