People For Member,
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the digital divide in our country, and it has become clear that the current Federal Communications Commission is not up to the task of fixing this inequity.
As we deal with the continuing digital demands of the pandemic, the FCC has a long list of crucial actions it must take. The most vital one is reinstating net neutrality, the principle that everyone should have equal access to the internet. But the current four commissioners on the FCC have shown neither the interest nor the ability to ensure that everyone has internet access.
It’s critical that the Biden-Harris administration take immediate action to nominate a fifth commissioner who understands and values the importance of equitable internet access, and that the Senate then rapidly confirms this nominee.
The White House must fully staff, and place a high priority on, media and telecommunications policy – particularly one that prioritizes universal internet access. As the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat, FCC action is urgently needed to bridge the digital divide so that everyone has affordable internet access enabling them to stay safe while working and learning remotely.
Right now, nearly 80 million people in the United States do not have adequate broadband at home – with low-income families and communities of color remaining disproportionately disconnected. The absence of effective net neutrality regulations gives internet providers too much power over people who need to use their services in order to survive – and that’s why the White House must nominate someone who prioritizes access.
Send a message to the White House and your senators to demand a functioning FCC! >>
Our communities don’t have the luxury of waiting for internet access – they need it right away. We must urge the White House and the Senate to move quickly to ensure we have an FCC that values equitable access.
In community,
Sarah, Digital Campaigns Associate
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