September 21.2009

Texas University Club, 2108 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX
Announcement (PDF)

In an effort to solicit input from the public in the development of a National Broadband Plan the Commission will host the first of several field hearings on September 21, 2009, in Austin, Texas. FCC Commissioner Meredith Atwell Baker will represent the Commission at the initial field hearing. Two panels will explore the challenges of broadband deployment in Texas, including spectrum access,infrastructure, and rural issues.

WHO: FCC Commissioner Meredith Atwell Baker
WHAT: Public Field Hearing, National Broadband Plan
WHEN: Monday September 21, 9:00 AM –12:00 PM
WHERE: Texas University Club
2108 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712

The FCC is convening field hearings this fall to promote an open dialogue between the FCC and the public on development of a National Broadband Plan. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 directed the FCC to submit a National Broadband Plan to Congress by February17, 2010 that addresses broadband deployment, adoption, affordability, and the use of broadband to advance solutions to national priorities, including health care, education, energy, public safety, job creation, investment, and others.

Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).