July 2014 Open Commission Meeting
The FCC held an Open Meeting in Washington, DC on Friday, July 11, 2014, on the subjects listed below:
Modernizing E-Rate to Deliver Digital Learning: The Commission considered a Report and Order to modernize the E-Rate program and expand support for WiFi connectivity for schools and libraries. The R&O seeks to close the WiFi gap, make E-Rate dollars go farther, and deliver faster, simpler and more efficient applications and other processes.
Connect America Fund Rural Broadband Experiments: The Commission considered a Report and Order establishing a budget and a methodology for selecting winning applications for the Connect America rural broadband experiments adopted by the Commission in the January Tech Transitions Order.
Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Clips: The Commission considered a Second Order on Reconsideration and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that revisits the Commission's determinations regarding the captioning of video clips when delivered using Internet protocol, ensuring that individuals with hearing disabilities are able to enjoy the full benefits of broadband technology.
Meeting Documents
FCC Launches Rural Broadband Expansion Experiments
- News Release
- Order
- Wheeler Statement
- Clyburn Statement
- Rosenworcel Statement
- Pai Statement
- O'Rielly Statement
FCC Modernizes E-Rate To Expand Robust Wi-Fi In Schools & Libraries
- News Release
- Factsheet
- R&O
- Wheeler Statement
- Clyburn Statement
- Rosenworcel Statement
- Pai Statement
- O'Rielly Statement
FCC Requires Closed Captioning Of IP-Delivered Video Clips
- News Release
- Order
- Wheeler Statement
- Clyburn Statement
- Rosenworcel Statement
- Pai Statement
- O'Rielly Statement
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