May 11, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – USTelecom | The Broadband Association, a leading association of connectivity providers and innovators, today issued the following statement after the FCC released an Order to implement the $7.1 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund which will provide devices and connectivity to schools and libraries for remote learning during the pandemic.
USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter said:
“More connectivity and expanded opportunities for students to learn and thrive is the one thing that cannot and must not wait – pandemic or not. Today’s Order is more fast and thoughtful work from the FCC and demonstrates a real commitment from Congress to ensure that learning can be available to all our children, no matter where, no matter what.”
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