Meet Your House Communications Subcommittee
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
February 2023
The Toll That Twitter’s Glitches Is Taking on Chinese Activists (New York Times)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 06:25Analysis
Analysis
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Responds to Members of Congress Regarding Broadband Data Collection
On February 3, 2023, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel responded to members of Congress regarding the broadband data collection process. In December 2022, the lawmakers wrote to Rosenworcel with complaints from "constituents, state and local governments, and service providers alike of continuing concerns about the accuracy of the FCC's preliminary national broadband map. The lawmakers included recommendations for accountability measures moving forward.
FCC greenlights Project Kuiper after setting orbital debris requirements (Fierce)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 00:23Partnering to Bring Broadband to Underserved Communities in Upstate New York
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of broadband internet connectivity became glaringly obvious for many people. As offices, schools, and businesses closed and stayed shuttered for weeks and in some cases months, many people worked or learned remotely – and continue to do so. Now is a critical time to address the issue of community broadband deployment in New York – and at the same time, enable the transition to clean energy.
Throughout 2023, the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development (OBD) is developing a statewide digital equity plan to improve internet affordability, access to internet-enabled devices, and availability of digital skills training. This plan will help direct millions of federal dollars to Minnesota for future digital inclusion initiatives.