Upcoming event
The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot (CMC) Program is a $268 million grant program to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) for the purchase of broadband internet access service and eligible equipment or to hire and train information technology personnel.
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Proposes New 'Missing and Endangered Persons' Alert Code
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the FCC add a new alert option to deliver critical messages to the public over television and radio about missing and endangered persons. Adding a new “Missing and Endangered Persons” alert code to the nation’s Emergency Alert System would help law enforcement provide timely alerts to galvanize public attention to missing native and indigenous persons, as well as other groups, and build on efforts to collect comprehensive data on these cases.
FCC to Vote on Pricing Transparency for Cable & Satellite Viewers
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed final rules to require cable and satellite TV providers to specify the “all-in” price clearly and prominently for video programming services in their promotional materials and on subscribers’ bills. The Chairwoman aims to eliminate the misleading practice of describing video programming costs as a tax, fee, or surcharge.
FCC Chairwoman Advances Supplemental Coverage from Space Framework
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared draft final rules to establish a new regulatory framework to facilitate innovative collaborations between satellite operators and wireless providers. These partnerships leverage the growth in space-based services to provide smartphone users ubiquitous connectivity, even in remote, unserved, and underserved areas. The FCC seeks to establish clear and transparent processes to support supplemental coverage from space.
FCC Consumer Advisory Committee Appointment Of Membership And Announcement Of First Meeting Date For Twelfth Term
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel appointed members of the Consumer Advisory Committee for the CAC's 12th term. The CAC is organized under, and operated in accordance with, the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and provides advice and recommendations to the Commission on a wide array of consumer protection related matters specified by the FCC. The membership consists of a diverse mix of non-profit organizations representing consumers, communications companies and trade associations, and individuals serving on their own behalf and function
Optional Tribal Library Tour on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 2:00PM
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host a tour of the Tribe's Cultural and Educational Resources Center on Tuesday, March 5, and participants registered for the FCC's workshop are welcome to join.
FCC Tribal Workshop at Marksville
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Discussion on the fallout of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
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What's Next?: Setting the table for Life Beyond ACP and how communities can prepare.
Witnesses
Mr. James Lewis, Senior Vice President, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Mr. Craig Singleton, China Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow, Foundation of Defense of Democracies
Ms. Lindsay Gorman, Senior Fellow for Emerging Technologies, German Marshall Fund’s Alliance for Securing Democracy
The OVBI Q4 2023 webinar will include a fireside chat with OpenVault CEO and Founder, Mark Trudeau, and Chief Product Officer, Brady Volpe. We'll uncover insights that will take your broadband service into the next era. Stay tuned as we dive into the incredible growth of broadband usage, breaking 600GB and redefining broadband once again. OpenVault will highlight tools that are predictive, prescriptive, and future-proof to help your network keep pace and excel in user satisfaction, quality of experience (QoE) and subscriber retention.
Broadband Annual Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration/Check-In
Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Welcome and Introductions
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Address
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Fireside Chat: The Office of Broadband Development Executive Director’s Reflections
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
American Connection Corps Lightening Round