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Chairman Genachowski Speech on Public-Private Broadband Adoption Initiative
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in Broadband on October 14th, 2011
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Announced a Public-Private Broadband Adoption Initiative in a speech at The Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington, DC on October 12, 2011. The initiative is intended to extend digital literacy training and provide employment assistance to communities. For more information, see www.fcc.gov
Genachowski Address on Jobs and the Broadband Economy
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in Broadband on September 28th, 2011
On Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at LivingSocial’s Chinatown office in Washington, DC, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski delivered an address on why broadband is vital to job creation, economic growth and America’s long-term global competitiveness. The Chairman was joined by LivingSocial CEO Tim O’Shaughnessy and CakeLove Founder Warren Brown. For more information see: www.fcc.gov
Genachowski Announces Results of Measuring Broadband America Report
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in Broadband on August 7th, 2011
FCC Chairman Genachowski unveils the results of the first nationwide test of residential wireline broadband service in a report, “Measuring Broadband America.” The effort is part of the FCC’s intensive ongoing efforts to expand access, promote adoption and spur innovation. For more information, see www.fcc.gov
Marlee Matlin’s Remarks at FCC Hearing on Broadband Access for People With Disabilities
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in Broadband on June 22nd, 2010
The FCC held this field hearing at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC on November 6, 2009 as part of its effort to gather information from experts and consumers for the development of a National Broadband Plan. Among those on the first panel was Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, who is the spokesperson for the National Association of the Deaf for accessible broadband services and Internet media. (public domain)