OK I’m a little late on this but the FCC is holding workshops over the next two months to talk about broadband issues in preparation for developing the National Broadband Strategy. The sessions will be held at the FCC and will broadcast over the Internet when possible. They are looking for comments from key constituents during the sessions. Key constituents will include service providers, equipment providers, applications providers, community groups, and other groups that have a stake in the future of broadband.
Here’s a list of the topics they plan to cover and dates:
E-Gov/Civic Engagement (Aug 6) You can find notes from this session on the Benton Foundation site
Deployment (TBA)
a. Wired-General (Aug 12)
b. Wireless-General (Aug 12)
c. Unserved/Underserved (Aug 12)
Technology/Fixed Broadband (Aug 13)
Technology/Wireless (Aug 13)
International Lessons (Aug 18)
Opportunities for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses (Aug 18)
Adoption/Utilization (TBA)
a. Building the Fact Base: The State of Broadband Adoption and Utilization (Aug 19)
b. Low Adoption and Utilization – Importance of Broadband and Applications (Aug 19)
c. Programmatic Efforts to Increase Broadband Adoption and Usage – What Works and What Doesn’t? (Aug 19)
Broadband Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (Aug 20)
Education (Aug 20)
Public Safety and Homeland Security (Aug 25)
Energy, Environment, and Transportation (Aug 25)
Economic Growth, Job Creation, and Private Investment (Aug 26)
Job Training (Aug 26)
Technology/Applications and Devices (Aug 27)
Health Care (Sep 2)
Benchmarks (Sep 2)
Best Practices/Big Ideas (Sep 3)
Broadband Consumer Experience (Sep 9)