I don’t know a ton more about this so I’m going to post the statement pretty much asis (or as-was) in the Baller Herbst list last Friday.

On December 2, 2008, a large and diverse array of stakeholders in America’s broadband future will announce the formation of the U.S. National Broadband Coalition and release a Call to Action that provides President-elect Obama and the incoming Congress a framework for a comprehensive national broadband strategy.

The Coalition includes prominent communications providers, high technology companies, manufacturers, consumers, labor unions, public interest groups, educators, state and local governments, utilities, content creators, foundations, and other stakeholders in America’s broadband future. These organizations believe that such a strategy is critical to America’s economic vitality, educational opportunity, public safety, energy efficiency, environmental stability, global competitiveness, and a continuing high quality of life.

At the event, representatives of these organizations groups will voice support for the Call to Action, discuss their shared goals, and announce their intent continue to work together to address key issues and policy priorities.

Start: 12/02/2008 – 10:00am
End: 12/02/2008 – 11:30am

Senate Commerce Committee Hearing Room, 253 Russell Senate Office Bldg.

To sign up for the event, go to:
http://tinyurl.com/58lxhw

If you want to join the group or want more info, you should contact Jim Baller or Casey Lide at Baller Herbst.