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April 2019

Sponsor: 

Federal Communications Commission

Date: 
Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:30 to 17:30

The Federal Communications Commission will consider:


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FCC Denies China Mobile Telecom Services Application
FCC Proposes Opening Airwaves for Mobile Services in 1675-80 MHz Band
FCC Acts to Improve Video Relay Service & Expand Options for Users
Sponsor: 

Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition

Date: 
Wed, 05/15/2019 - 17:15 to 18:30

In a special presentation at the National Collaborative for Digital Equity's 2nd Annual Invitational Summit, the SHLB Coalition and Dr. Raul Katz will release the results of a study demonstrating the economic benefits of awarding wireless Educational Broadband Service (EBS) licenses to Tribal Nations and educational institutions. 


Sponsor: 

Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition

Date: 
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 19:00

Unlicensed spectrum has played an enormous role in allowing anchor institutions to expand their broadband connectivity. In March, the FCC issued a Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration that removed some of the regulatory barriers hindering the deployment of TV white spaces (TVWS) technology.


Sponsor: 

Next Century Cities

Date: 
Tue, 06/04/2019 - 13:00 to 22:00

*** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED ***

A discussion about improving local connectivity. Attendees will learn about successful models for broadband deployment, funding opportunities, marketing strategies, digital inclusion efforts, and more! There will also be ample opportunity to network with others interested in improving connectivity in the region.

Confirmed speakers include:


Sponsor: 

Wi-Fi NOW

Date: 
Tue, 05/14/2019 - 13:45 to Thu, 05/16/2019 - 20:30

All Things Wi-Fi


Sponsor: 

Research Conference on Communications, Information and Internet Policy (TPRC)

Date: 
Fri, 05/31/2019 - 22:00

TPRC (the Research Conference on Communications, Information and Internet Policy) and the Benton Foundation announce the third year of the Charles Benton Early Career Scholar Award recognizing scholarship in the area of digital inclusion and broadband adoption. 


Can “Slapping ‘New and Improved’ on CAF” Close the Digital Divide?

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai joined President Donald Trump at the White House for an announcement about action to “ensure that America wins the race to 5G.” In addition to promoting fifth generation wireless technology, Chairman Pai announced a new $20 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund at the FCC. That sounds like a huge step forward for expanding rural broadband -- so why was it tacked on to the 5G news? 5G is really a fiber network with antennas at the end.

Free Speech Puts U.S. on ‘a Collision Course’ With Global Limits on Big Tech

When Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook called for regulating harmful internet content in an op-ed, Republicans in Washington expressed outrage that he was calling on the government to regulate speech. Within hours, the company’s top lobbyists started spreading another message to conservatives: Don’t take his suggestion too seriously. The operatives said Zuckerberg was not encouraging new limits on speech in the United States.

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