FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said this week that she will begin an inquiry into sharply increasing the agency’s definition of what qualifies as a “broadband” service – with a focus on boosting service speeds for “fixed” broadband services.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a new order that provides Tribal libraries and other E-Rate participants expanded access to funding to obtain affordable, high-speed broadband services and equipment to connect students and library patrons with online learning opportunities.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new round of funding through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, which provides digital tools and services to support students nationwide. The $13.9 million in new funding will benefit roughly 35,000 students nationwide, including students in California, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is urging fellow agency commissioners to support a proposal that would take additional steps to enhance cybersecurity protections for K-12 school networks. 

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has advanced the nomination of Anna Gomez to serve as a commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), sending it to the Senate floor for a final vote.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is calling on agency commissioners to support her proposal to allow funding from the FCC’s E-Rate program to support Wi-Fi service on school buses, and to support Wi-Fi hotspots so that libraries, school libraries, and schools can check them out to patrons or students in need. 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it is committing $29 million in new funding through its Emergency Connectivity Program (ECP), which aims to expand broadband access and provide devices to students to help close the homework gap.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has circulated an order to her fellow commissioners that aims to make sure government-assisted broadband service providers offer robust internet service speeds in remote areas of the U.S. 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold a two-day workshop for Tribal governments, Tribal employees, and Tribal members next month.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new rules intended to advance the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911), help ensure that the nation’s 911 system functions effectively, and support the deployment of advanced 911 capabilities.