FCC CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Recommendation regarding broadband adoption outreach strategies
WHEREAS broadband has been widely identified as an essential contributor to economic 
growth, national competitiveness and civic engagement in the digital age; and
WHEREAS broadband adoption has been prioritized by the Commission and by other 
Federal and State governmental entities as a strategic goal;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission should be commended for its 
efforts to prioritize and promote broadband adoption generally and through targeted 
programs focusing on disadvantaged communities; and
MOREOVER that the Commission should be encouraged to continue and expand 
outreach to the broadband Internet ecosystem, including specifically to non-regulated 
industries and other stakeholders outside its traditional regulatory ambit who nevertheless 
rely upon and benefit from robust broadband deployment and adoption, so as to expand 
awareness of the importance of broadband adoption and encourage participation in 
broadband adoption programs, efforts and initiatives; and 
MOREOVER that the Commission should be encouraged to highlight the important role 
of regional and local stakeholders (including tribal nations, governmental entities, and 
organizations representing underserved communities in broadband adoption) with the 
track record, expertise and capacity to engage in broadband adoption programs and to 
specifically facilitate inclusion of such partners in broadband adoption program organized 
by or facilitated through the Federal government, including the creation of a website for 
this purpose; and 
MOREOVER that the Commission should be encouraged to regularly convene the 
leaders of the various Federal departments and independent agencies with an interest in 
promoting broadband adoption to determine best practices for cooperating, sharing 
resources, promoting opportunities, and establishing or facilitating broadband adoption 
efforts; and
FINALLY that the Commission should regularly report to its Consumer Advisory 
Committee on the progress being made to implement these recommendations.
Adopted: September 21, 2012
Respectfully Submitted:
Debra R. Berlyn, Chairperson
FCC Consumer Advisory Committee