Upcoming event

In this webinar, USAC will walk consumer advocates through the program, explain the application process and share resources that consumers groups can you do to help eligible households enroll.

The Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy and the Wireline Competition Bureau will host a virtual training and listening session for Tribal leaders, staff, and outreach partners on its Emergency Connectivity Fund (Fund) Program.

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare how important America’s digital infrastructure is to keeping the economy running, keeping us connected, getting us vaccinated, and allowing our kids to continue to learn. All industries and infrastructures have taken a hit during the pandemic, but digital infrastructure has proved resilient beyond expectation. The question Washington DC is now addressing is how to bring broadband to the remaining Americans who don’t have it. A key ingredient to that will be funding from Congress and innovation and commitment from the broadband industry.

Legislation

H.R. 4029, the "Timely Evaluation of Acquistions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act" or the "TEAM TELECOM Act" 

Social media platforms like Instagram have become key places for businesses to communicate with customers and even sell directly to consumers. Yet when it comes to actually making a purchase, do consumers trust a social media site over a domain?

Earlier this year, the i2Coalition conducted a representative survey of US millennials to find out how social media and domains impact their purchasing behavior.

Communications networks have seen a lot of change over the past 20 years. Today, the wireless industry is shutting down 2G and 3G networks to make room for 5G, the next generation of wireless technology.

Phasing out obsolete legacy networks and repurposing the spectrum will bring enormous benefits to the public. Unlike transitions before it -- including the Tech Transitions and the Analog Sunset -- the Federal Communications Commission has not taken any action to supervise or coordinate the 3G Sunset.

1. Made in the USA Rule: The Commissioners will vote on whether to finalize the Made in the USA Rule. The rule would help ensure that consumers can confidently buy American, and that honest companies can realize the benefits of the Made in USA label.
2. Section 18 Rulemaking Procedures: The Commissioners will vote on whether to streamline the procedures for Section 18 rules prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Section 18 rules allow the Commission to seek redress for defrauded consumers and penalties against firms that cheat.

A webinar with a bipartisan panel of state lawmakers to learn how states are addressing the digital divide and what federal lawmakers may want to consider for future federal broadband efforts.

Speakers:

Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced that the following items are tentatively on the agenda for the July Open Commission Meeting: