FCC leader shares 'cautious optimism' for broadband expansion in schools

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Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel offered measured confidence about expanding broadband connectivity in schools following the pandemic. Addressing a virtual roundtable meeting of local officials from around Maryland, Chairwoman Rosenworcel promoted a trio of programs funded by Congress and the FCC aimed at improving connectivity for disadvantaged schools and communities. Those efforts include the FCC’s ongoing broadband mapping initiative, a new $3.2 billion low-income broadband subsidy and $7 billion in technology funding for schools and libraries included in the recent $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package. “There are many things we started a year ago, but the next best time is right now,” Chairwoman Rosenworcel said. “I have this cautious optimism that we’re on the cusp of getting a lot done.”


FCC leader shares 'cautious optimism' for broadband expansion in schools