All matters pertaining to telecommunications and technology policy, including, but not limited to, the county role as a telecommunications regulator, service provider, and consumer, cable services technology and implementation, information technology development and implementation, information technology innovation, e-governance, and geo-spatial data collection and utilization.
Telecommunications & Technology Steering Committee
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Telecommunications & Technology Steering Committee
All matters pertaining to telecommunications and technology policy, including, but not limited to, the county role as a telecommunications regulator, service provider, and consumer, cable services technology and implementation, information technology development and implementation, information technology innovation, e-governance, and geo-spatial data collection and utilization.
- Policy Platform & Resolutions 2023-2024
- 2023 NACo Legislative Priorities
All matters pertaining to telecommunications and technology policy, including, but not limited to, the county role as a telecommunications regulator, service provider, and consumer, cable services technology and implementation, information t2015-06-09Basic page2023-08-08
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NACo urges counties to participate in the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection process
America’s county government leaders have a unique opportunity to review and inform the Federal Communication Commission’s broadband mapping data for your county. -
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How counties can access funds through the new State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
On September 16, the U.S. -
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New funding announced for State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
On September 16, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. -
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FCC establishes Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program
On August 5, the Federal Communications Commission established the Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach Grant Program, which will provide funds for eligible entities to conduct outreach in support of the Affordable Connectivity Program. -
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FCC approves texting ‘988’ to expand access to the Suicide Prevention Hotline by next year
On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to expand access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) by requiring text messages sent to 988 by routed to Lifeline beginning on July 16, 2022.
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Press Release |
Jun. 26, 2023
NACo today applauded the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) announcement of the state allocations that will be granted under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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Document |
Oct. 13, 2022
Download NACo's latest one-pager on how you can help ensure your county receives the broadband support it needs through the FCC's Broadband Data Collection process.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Oct. 7, 2022
As intergovernmental partners, counties play a key role in ensuring the successful interpretation and implementation of the BIL
Join a steering committee and make a difference. Learn more about getting involved in NACo's Telecommunications & Technology Steering Committee:
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Outreach Toolkit for Counties: the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program
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Associate Legislative Director – Telecommunications & Technology(202) 942-4212