From EBB to ACP: Let's Get Our Communities Connected!

In November of 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, which established the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP, a new long-term $14 billion program, will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). EBB currently helps to provide access to high-speed internet or wireless services to eligible families and households, connecting them to critical services such as jobs, health care services, virtual learning and more.

On February 22nd, join ALLvanza, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC), OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates and other policy experts for a conversation on the EEB, the newly funded ACP program, and what the transition means for vulnerable communities.

Featured Speakers:

Rep. Grace Meng (NY-6)

Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29)

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel

Panelists:

Sandra Caraveo, National Programs Manager, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Joi Chaney, Executive Director of the Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, National Urban League (NUL)

Emily Chi, Director, Telecommunications, Technology and Media, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC)

Lyle Ishida, Chief of the Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division (CAOD), FCC

Event series description: The Moving Underserved Communities Forward event series—hosted by ALLvanza, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC), and OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates—brings together diverse leaders to discuss technology and telecommunications policy issues facing underserved communities. Our goal is to create a venue where new ideas can blossom into programs, partnerships, or policy strategies capable of providing meaningful solutions to urgent challenges. By convening diverse thought leaders to tackle some of our toughest problems, we are ensuring policymakers have a better understanding of the issues and possible solutions, making positive change for minority communities in the U.S. and creating a more equal nation where all people have an equal shot at the American dream.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-ebb-to-acp-lets-get-our-communities-connected-tickets-266034074077