Upcoming event
Agenda
- Enhancing Support for Connectivity in Tribal Communities – The FCC will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would adopt rules to enhance Tribal communities’ access to the E-Rate program by streamlining certain program rules, making Tribal college and university libraries eligible for E-Rate support, and reducing administrative burdens in the program. The FCC will also seek comment on ways to further improve and simplify program rules for all E-Rate applicants. (CC Docket Nos.02-6, 96-45, 97-21)
Updated info here https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-395077A1.pdf and the event webpage: https://www.fcc.gov/fcc-nsf-ai-workshop
An in-person workshop for Tribal governments, Tribal employees, and Tribal members designed to provide information that will help Tribal Nations identify and evaluate opportunities to develop more robust broadband infrastructure and services in Tribal communities. The workshop is also designed to provide information about FCC policies and programs to address the lack of adequate communications services on Tribal lands nationwide.
Nominees
- Fara Damelin to be Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission (PN441)
- Brendan Carr to be a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (Reappointment) (PN672)
- Anna Gomez to be a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (PN673)
- Geoffrey Starks to be a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (Reappointment) (PN674)
The webinar will explore key digital equity challenges beyond the compelling and obvious need to ensure equitable access to broadband, devices, tech support and digital literacy skills. The wave of significant digital equity funding challenges & enables us to fully integrate attention to crucial concerns:
Data is everything when it comes to broadband, whether you're planning and building new networks, improving existing networks or even trying to get coverage for your home or business. And in its next webinar the National Broadband Resource Hub is going to be providing the latest information and updates on data from the field, and answer any questions you might have.
This webinar will cover:
At this meeting, the Task Force will discuss executive summary details, provide updates on the progress of their respective reports, and continue to discuss strategies to advance broadband deployment on agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.
This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the Task Force Chair and the Designated Federal Officer.