FCC Sets Feb. 12 Emergency Broadband Fund Event

January 29, 2021 |Coronavirus

The FCC set a virtual roundtable Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. EST on how to structure the $3.2 billion emergency broadband benefit program, a public notice said Thursday (see 2101260053). Replies on a public notice seeking comment on the fund are due Feb. 16 in docket 20-445. Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the program "promises to help ease the burden" on families during the pandemic.