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DA 10-1092

Release Date: June 21, 2010

WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU ANNOUNCES REMOTE PARTICIPATION

DETAILS FOR JUNE 23, 2010 LOW-INCOME PILOT PROGRAM

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

WC Docket No. 03-109

On June 8, 2010, the Commission released a Public Notice announcing a roundtable discussion that will be held in the Commission Meeting Roomon June 23, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (eastern daylight time) to enable interested parties to discuss the design of pilot programs that would provide support for broadband access to low-income consumers.[1] The agenda for the roundtable is attached.

To encourage participation from a wide variety of interested parties, the roundtable can be viewed live or replayed later by visiting During the event, the public can submit comments and questions by emailing or via Twitter with hashtag #fcclive. Further details, background documents, and presentations can be found on the workshop website at

Additionally, interested parties can listen to the roundtable discussion via telephone by calling the following audio bridge:

Phone Number: 1-866-566-7390

Participant code: 4732812

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need and a way we can contact you if more information is needed. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fill. Send an e-mail to or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), or (202) 418-0432 (tty).

Further questions regarding the roundtable can be directed to Rebekah Bina or Elise Kohn, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 (voice), or (202) 418-0484 (tty).

Low-Income Pilot Program Roundtable

Commission Meeting Room

June 23, 2010

Agenda

  1. Introduction
  1. Welcome – Commissioner Mignon Clyburn

Welcome – Commissioner Meredith A. Baker

  1. Background on Broadband Plan’s Recommendation for Pilot
  1. Low Income Pilot Roundtable Discussion
  1. Long-term Goals for Lifeline and Link Up for Broadband
  1. Existing Data and Information Sources
  1. Pilot Program Mechanics
  1. Wrap-up

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[1]SeeWireline Competition Bureau Announces June 23, 2010 Roundtable Discussion to Explore Broadband Pilot Programs for Low-Income Consumers, WC Docket No. 03-109, Public Notice (Jun. 8, 2010).