MuniWireless points out the FCC is about to conduct a multibillion-dollar spectrum auction, a coalition of consumer and media policy groups is seeking rules to maximize competition for wireless broadband.
At a press conference Thursday and in new filings with the FCC, the groups — which include Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, Free Press, Media Access Project, New America Foundation and Public Knowledge — are asking the FCC to ensure open access to this valuable portion of the public airwaves. They also want the companies licensed to use this spectrum to respect Network Neutrality.
WHAT: Telephone press conference
WHEN: Thursday, April 5, 1 p.m. ET
WHO:
- New America Foundation; vice president, Michael Calabrese.
- Consumers Union; senior policy analyst, Jeannine Kenney.
- Media Access Project; president, Andrew Jay Schwartzman.
- Free Press; policy director, Ben Scott.
- Public Knowledge; president, Gigi Sohn
To join the conference, call 973-582-2885 and give the code #8650285***
RSVP to press@freepress.net
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