Chairwoman Rosenworcel established the FCC’s Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination to address digital discrimination and promote equal access to broadband. This included developing rules and policies to combat digital redlining and improve the consumer complaint process to better address concerns about digital discrimination.
Everyone, regardless of where they live and who they are, needs access to robust high speed broadband services for 21st century success. Where broadband networks get built shouldn't be determined by the income, race, ethnicity, or religion of the communities they will serve. To promote equal access, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requires the FCC to create rules and policies to address digital discrimination and redlining.
Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the formation of a cross-agency Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination that focused on creating rules and policies to combat digital discrimination and to promote equal access to broadband throughout the U.S., regardless of zip code, income level, ethnicity, race, religion, or national origin.
Congress also directed the FCC to develop model policies and best practices state and local governments could adopt to help prevent digital discrimination in their communities. The Task Force also oversaw this important work. Additionally, Congress has asked the FCC to review its consumer complaint process. The Task Force is working to improve the way the agency seeks feedback from consumers who may be facing digital discrimination in their communities.
News
- Comment Dates Announced for Preventing Digital Discrimination FNPRM (2/2/24)
- FCC Adopts Rules to Prevent and Eliminate Digital Discrimination (11/15/23)
- FCC Will Vote on Rules to Prevent and Eliminate Digital Discrimination at Nov. 15, 2023 Open Meeting (10/24/23)
- Reply Comment Period for NPRM Extended (3/17/23)
- FCC Task Force to Hold Regional Listening Sessions in Baltimore, Md. (3/15/23)
- FCC Task Force Launches Regional Listening Sessions in Los Angeles, California (2/15/23)
- FCC Announces New Outreach for Consumer Stories about Broadband Access (1/25/23)
- Comment Cycle for Preventing Digital Discrimination NPRM Announced, (1/20/23)
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Combat Digital Discrimination (12/22/22)
- FCC Takes Next Steps to Combat Digital Discrimination (12/21/22)
- Draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (11/30/22)
- FCC Initiates Inquiry on Preventing Digital Discrimination (3/17/22)
- FCC Seeks Input on How to Combat Digital Discrimination (3/16/22)
- Draft Notice of Inquiry: Preventing Digital Discrimination in Broadband Access (2/23/22)
- Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces Cross-Agency Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination (2/8/22)