[NorCAN] Rural Broadband Trials announced by FCC today

[Sean McLaughlin]

On a positive note, FCC adopted new Rural Broadband Trials:
http://ruralassembly.org/broadband/

Here is a news release with quotes:
http://ruralassembly.org/s/Rural-Groups-Applaud-FCC-Rural-Broadband-Trials02.pdf

Rural Broadband Policy Group said:
"Today's announcement is a major victory for rural consumers and rural
broadband deployment."

with quotes from local policy experts:

"This is a an important step in closing the digital divide for remote rural
communities. We thank the FCC for recognizing the need to expand funding
options and provider opportunities," said Connie Stewart, Executive
Director of the California Center for Rural Policy.

and,

"Access Humboldt applauds the FCC action today," said Sean McLaughlin,
Executive Director. "By extending program eligibility to local governments
and other community anchors, the Rural Broadband Trials have the potential
to support locally owned broadband media networks that build local capacity
to serve public safety, health, education, media, economic development and
civic engagement - targeting broadband deployment and sustainable adoption
for some of the least served communities across the nation."


Sean McLaughlin
Executive Director
Access Humboldt
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