FCC Seeks Input on the Contribution of Federal, State, Tribal and Local Government to Broadband

The Federal Communications Commission seeks comment about how governments at all levels promote broadband deployment and adoption, and how digital technologies and broadband deployment can improve civic engagement, government at all levels, and the lives and welfare of residents and businesses.

Topics the FCC wants addressed are: 1) E-government and Civic Engagement, 2) Government broadband initiatives, 3) Use of Government Assets and Policies to Support Broadband Deployment, and 4) Use of Government Programs and Policies to Support Broadband Adoption.

Comments are due November 6.