FCC Commissioner Michael Copps urged more participation by tribes...
FCC Commissioner Michael Copps urged more participation by tribes in broadband and other proceedings at the FCC. “Our national broadband plan, if it is to really work for the people, cannot be another one of those ‘inside’ jobs,” he…
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said in a speech Tuesday to the Indian Telecommunications Initiative in Rapid City, S.D. “We want, we need, we are asking for your input.” Copps said he’s working with Chairman Julius Genachowski to make sure tribal concerns are heard in the FCC’s coming workshops and other forums as the commission develops the national broadband plan. “We must also make sure that you have sufficient notice, as well as the facilities and the means needed to take advantage of all of these opportunities to participate.” Copps also urged tribes to speak out on other telecom issues, including universal service, tower siting and public safety communications. The FCC wants to hear about TV and radio coverage problems and representation of American Indians in the media, too, he said.