Federal Communications Commission
Acting FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Response Regarding Broadband Data Collection
On May 5, 2021, Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel responded to various Members of Congress regarding the FCC's efforts to make the broadband deployment data it collects more accurate, particularly after the passage of the Broadband DATA Act. She wrote, "I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress in just a few months, including the efforts highlighted below.
FCC Confirms May 20 Meeting Agenda (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 05/13/2021 - 17:41FCC Grants Additional Rural Tribal Mid-Band Spectrum Licenses to Advance 5G to 40 Native Communities (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Thu, 05/13/2021 - 14:43The New Normal
My top priority for the year ahead, which should surprise no one, is continuing the work we have been laser-focused on all year: making sure all Americans have access to high-speed broadband. Here, in year two of our battle with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are enduring the lingering effects of a multilayered crisis that has reverberated across healthcare, education, the economy, widespread job losses, and food insecurity.
FCC Releases Emergency Connectivity Fund Rules (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 16:56FCC Seeks Comment on the Impact of the Global Semiconductor Shortage on the US Communications Sector (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 16:54FCC Commissioner Simington Praises Adoption Of Emergency Connectivity Fund Order (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 16:53FCC Reminds Emergency Broadband Benefit Providers of Informed Consent and Co-Pay Requirements (Federal Communications Commission)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 16:15How Does the Emergency Broadband Benefit Discount Work?
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program launches on May 12. Here's what you need to know
Funding - Congress dedicated $3.2 billion to the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
Discounts – eligible households can receive discounts off monthly broadband service: