FCC Opens Technology Experience Center

The Federal Communications Commission opened its new ‘Technology Experience Center’ (TEC), an innovative on-site resource for FCC employees to experience the latest in communications technology around important issues such as education, telemedicine, small business productivity, public safety and more. A diverse group of device manufacturers and other companies were on hand to display new technologies around these issues.

Each month, a section of the TEC will feature a specific type of communications innovation. In August, the Center will feature education; September, public safety; October, healthcare; November, small business; and December will feature energy. The Center will be open full-time to FCC staff and select visitors from the community. As a result of innovative cost-saving measures, the Center was built at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Parul P. Desai, Telecommunications Policy Counsel for Consumers Union, said, “The center offers a great way for employees and guests to get first-hand experience with new technologies and see how these devices will perform and ultimately serve consumers. It’s also a great way to provide lawmakers with the practical tools needed to adopt policies that will further the interest of consumers.”