September 21.2009

The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW.
Washington, DC
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Free Press Policy Director Ben Scott will be discussing broadband and mobile communications. Other speakers include Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski and Skype CEO Josh Silverman.

Recognizing the need to expand the U.S. broadband network to ensure America’s infrastructure and economic development, Congress tasked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with developing a national broadband plan by February 17, 2010. On September 21, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will announce some key elements of his ambitious broadband policy agenda.

Darrell West, Brookings vice president and director of Governance Studies will discuss his new study on what consumers in four countries, including the United States, want from mobile communications. Other panelists will participate in a discussion about broadband and mobile communications and offer ideas for improving access in the United States.

After the program, panelists will take audience questions.

Featured Speaker
Julius Genachowski
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission

Moderator
Cecilia Kang
Reporter
The Washington Post

Panelists
Josh Silverman
CEO
Skype Technologies S.A.

David E. Young
Director of Internet and Technology Policy
Verizon Communications

Ben Scott
Policy Director
Free Press

Darrell West
Vice President and Director, Governance Studies
Brookings Institution