“Attend the workshop online!” Upcoming FCC Broadband Workshop will Address Under-served Communities

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“Attend the workshop online!” I wonder exactly when that phrase entered our lives.   It is powerful.   There was a time when attending a conference meant a big investment, plane tickets, hotels, time out of the office, time away from family.   For young visionaries, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and leaders of cash-strapped communities, it was often a burden.  Broadband has changed that.

I encourage everyone to attend or watch the workshop the FCC is conducting Dec. 9^th on, “Lessons for the National Broadband Plan for Local Officials Representing Under-served Communities” in Washington, DC.  This is the next meeting in the ongoing FCC Broadband Workshop series. In addition to participating individually, encourage your city, state and community leaders to send a representative or, of course, participate online.   Let them know that broadband access is important to you, but even more important to the children and students in your community.  The FCC is also accepting comments and questions from the public, so submit suggestions here.

To register for the workshop in advance, or view the webinar on the day of the event, visit http://www.broadband.gov/ws_underserved_communities.html