Featuring a virtual fireside chat with FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington, and Bruce Mehlman, Founding IIA Co-Chairman and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Tech Policy.
Tuesday, September 28th, 2:00 p.m. ET
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate recently reached a historic agreement on broadband, approving the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package that includes $42.5 billion for high-speed internet infrastructure and $14.2 billion to help low-income Americans afford to service. But many partisan pitfalls in tech and telecom still threaten the continued advancement of the broadband ecosystem.
The Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA), a broad-based coalition supporting broadband availability and access for all Americans since 2004, invites you to hear a discussion on how to ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in internet investment and innovation between FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington and Bruce Mehlman, Founding Co-Chairman of IIA and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy. Commissioner Simington and Bruce will explore:
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The post-pandemic outlook for broadband deployment and adoption.
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Extension of the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit in the form of the Affordable Connectivity Program, as part of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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The future of American competitiveness in next-generation wireless.
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The optimal regulatory environment for broadband investment and innovation.
Easy sign-up here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/214040146926443790
