Upcoming event
Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
Two areas in the draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet:
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requires defining project areas for BEAD funding.
Glen Fishbine from Breaking Point Solutions will lead a discussion on project areas for deploying BEAD funding in Washington.
FCC Commissioner Carr Warns Against Following Europe's Lead on Internet Controls
Europe’s utility-style regulations, which have nothing at all to do with net neutrality, would be a serious mistake. The proof can be seen in the data. Just compare networks in the US to those in Europe:
At this meeting, the Task Force plans to vote on reports and recommendations discussed during the Task Force’s term. This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the Task Force Chair and the Designated Federal Officer.
Members of the public may email questions to the Task Force at precisionagtf@fcc.gov.
Over the past few months, FBA and NTCA have released modules from their Playbook 3.0 that provides deep dives on key aspects of what states will need to tackle in their initial proposals. With volumes of states’ initial proposals starting to be released, a panel of experts will cover how to ensure these proposals are maximizing opportunity for all through BEAD funding.
The Road to Internet Governance Forum 2023
At the upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from October 8 to 12 in Kyoto, Japan, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications & Information, Alan Davidson, will join government officials from the European Commission, Kenya, and IGF host Japan to convene a multi-stakeholder dialogue on how to realize the principles enshrined in the Declaration for the Future of th
A conversation about the research on tribal broadband and opportunities for tribes to improve their communities’ Internet access. This is the third event in the Center for Indian Country Development’s (CICD’s) 2023 webinar series: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The series provides tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic prosperity.
A webinar on the importance of Public Comment for the Digital Equity Strategic Plan. Learn more about the plan and the steps you can take to share your comments for consideration in the final version.
FCC October 2023 Open Meeting Agenda
While the proposal I made to restore net neutrality will certainly garner the most attention, the Federal Communications Commission's October agenda features many other actions to promote digital equity and support broadband-powered innovation: