Broadband Pilot Programs for Low-Income Consumers

The National Broadband Plan recommended that the Federal Communications Commission facilitate pilot programs for low-income consumers that will "produce actionable information to implement the most efficient and effective long-term broadband support mechanism." This roundtable will initiate a discussion among interested parties about how to design broadband pilot programs for low-income consumers. The Wireline Competition Bureau encourages participation from a wide variety of interested parties, including representatives from, but not limited to, academia, social service agencies, consumer advocate organizations, state governmental entities, tribal governments and/or organizations, and industry. Roundtable will be held June 23 at the FCC.