Bring on the broadband policy dialogue, Gig.U Executive...
Bring on the broadband policy dialogue, Gig.U Executive Director Blair Levin, a former FCC official who helped manage the creation of the National Broadband Plan, told FCC Chief of Staff Zachary Katz this week in a note. “I understand sources…
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at the Commission think my analysis of the Universal Service Reform efforts were off base,” Levin wrote, referring to his keynote speech at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission broadband symposium last week, a critical take on the FCC’s USF reform that prompted a strong FCC defense of its policies (CD April 5 p10). “As I have expressed before, I would be happy to talk with anyone at the commission about that but moreover, I would propose a public session, at which Commission could illuminate me and the public on what I got wrong and at which I would have an opportunity to respond, including, if I got something wrong, to amend my remarks,” he said. “I think such an event would be very valuable to the public and to the next Chair, whoever she or he would be. I also think it would be fun.” The FCC declined comment.