Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition
New Research Finds Extending School, Library Networks Key to Connecting Households
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition and New America’s Open Technology Institute (OTI) released
A Path Forward on Pole Problems
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition filed comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SFNPRM) to remove barriers to infrastructure investment.
SHLB Welcomes Policy Counsel, Promotes Staff to Leadership Roles (Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 10:25SHLB Applauds FCC Proposal to Fund Wi-Fi on School Buses (Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 05/11/2022 - 17:50SHLB Requests Public Interest Waiver of “Build America” Requirements (Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 12:06
SHLB and NDIA Call for Senate Confirmation of FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn
We strongly urge you to take concerted action to promote the nomination of Gigi Sohn [Senior Fellow and Public Advocate at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society] to be a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Sohn has been a long-time advocate for internet freedom, consumer protection, and digital inclusivity. The FCC cannot move forward on several significant public interest issues until Ms. Sohn is confirmed by the full US Senate.
FCC’s Competitive Bidding Proposal Won’t Help Schools/Libraries, SHLB Says
In comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition encouraged the FCC not to move forward with its proposed changes to the competitive bidding process for the E-rate program.
A Bittersweet “Goodbye” to SHLB’s First Employee, Emily Olson (Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 04/26/2022 - 13:43SHLB Announces Broadband Policy Priorities for 2022
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition published its 2022 Policy Roadmap, outlining the 10 policy priorities that shape its advocacy in 2022. In brief, the SHLB Coalition will focus on the following policy priorities in 2022: