Press Release
FCC to Discuss Digital Future at Pittsburgh Hearing
Contact: Timothy Karr, 201-533-8838
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced it will hold a public hearing about broadband and the digital future in Pittsburgh on July 21.
Last week, industry, advocacy, academic and financial leaders launched
"Broadband is no longer a luxury; it is a public necessity. The country that invented the Internet should be able to connect every home, business and civic institution. But right now half of American homes are still not connected to high-speed Internet. This vast digital divide has left entire communities shut out of the economic, political and social opportunities that access to technology brings.
"We hope this is the beginning of a broad public dialogue on how to connect this nation -- and what policies Congress and the FCC must implement to get us there."
Read the FCC's announcement: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-283340A1.pdf
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Last week, industry, advocacy, academic and financial leaders launched
"Broadband is no longer a luxury; it is a public necessity. The country that invented the Internet should be able to connect every home, business and civic institution. But right now half of American homes are still not connected to high-speed Internet. This vast digital divide has left entire communities shut out of the economic, political and social opportunities that access to technology brings.
"We hope this is the beginning of a broad public dialogue on how to connect this nation -- and what policies Congress and the FCC must implement to get us there."
Read the FCC's announcement: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-283340A1.pdf
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Free Press is a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media. Through education, organizing and advocacy, we promote diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, and universal access to communications. Learn more at www.freepress.net