Tech policy gurus outline priorities

From securing the nation’s networks from cyberattacks to protecting consumers from Internet company hawks, federal officials are keeping a close eye on developments in the technology sector. Obama Administration leaders and congressional staffers told attendees at a Politico event that policies on cybersecurity, telecom reform and creating a public safety wireless network are moving in the right direction.

Zac Katz, legal adviser to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, told POLITICO conference that he is "confident" the FCC will be presented with proposals for USF and intercarrier compensation "over the next few months." When asked whether the commission is still targeting the August time frame, Katz said that he couldn't provide an exact date. Katz cited USF and intercarrier compensation program reform as one of the four top priorities for the FCC this year. The other top issues included spectrum reform, competition policy and broadband rollout acceleration.