FCC Announces Roundtable on Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that she will convene a virtual roundtable discussion on Feb 12, 2021 to gather public input on how to structure the new Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The roundtable will allow interested parties an opportunity to share ideas on the important public policy and program administration decisions that will shape the FCC’s approach to establishing the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The FCC is currently gathering comments on the program in response to a request for comment issued Jan 4, 2021. Reply comments are due Feb 16, 2021. The Wireline Competition Bureau will announce further information about the event in coming days, including panel discussion topics, and participants.