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Internet Access & Adoption
Some Commenters Say E-Rate Expansion May Violate Communications Act
OTI on the FCC’s proposed expansion of the E-Rate program.
1/17 FCC Comments with SHLB Coalition Supporting E-Rate Funding to Help Close the Broadband ‘Homework Gap’
FCC Closes Comments on ‘Open Internet Protections’ Rulemaking
Raza Panjwani and Michael Calabrese on the FCC’s move to reinstate its authority to regulate broadband internet access service.
OTI Urges FCC to Set Conduct Standards for ISPs, Improve Broadband Service Transparency, and Empower States to Build on FCC Protections
“Today, broadband internet access is too fundamental and too important not to apply strong oversight and protections.”
Without Access to High-Speed Internet, Americans Will Be Excluded from the AI Revolution
Lilian Coral on why the path to a strong American response to AI starts by ensuring every American can participate in digital life.
OTI Endorses Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
“Funding for ACP is not merely a nice-to-have—it is a critical social and economic investment.”
Spectrum Strategy Commenters Disagree on Licensed vs. Unlicensed Use Benefits
OTI on the implementation plan for the national spectrum strategy.
An AI Future Worth Building
Lilian Coral on three important lessons from the past to consider in order to properly harness the benefits of AI.
1/2 Joint Comments to NTIA on Implementation of the National Spectrum Strategy
Leaders of 12 GHz for 5G Coalition Anticipate FCC Order in First Quarter 2024
Michael Calabrese on the expectation that an FCC order would open the use of the lower 12 GHz band for fixed-wireless in Q1 2024.
Making the Internet Work for Everyone: Preserving Section 230’s Critical Protections
Although Section 230 comes with its own unintended consequences, preserving the policy is key to maintaining the free and open internet.
OTI Urges FCC to Restore Authority to Hold ISPs Accountable and Update Rules
“Internet access is too important to rely on a ‘scout’s honor’ promise from industry to consistently act in consumers’ best interest.”