New Task Force to Advise FCC, USDA on Agricultural Connectivity
The FCC is taking nominations for a new Precision Agricultural Connectivity Task Force through July 17. Chairman Ajit Pai said Monday the agency will work with the Agriculture Department to develop policies to speed broadband deployment for unserved agricultural lands.…
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The task force will prepare a report due within a year on the status of fixed and mobile broadband access for agricultural lands; projections for future connectivity needs of agricultural operations; and ways to measure availability of broadband on agricultural lands. The FCC seeks representatives from diverse demographic regions, including small farmers and tribal agriculture producers; state and local government, data collection and mapping experts; and industry representatives, including from fixed and mobile broadband service providers, satellite broadband and telecom equipment manufacturers. Requirements and duties are in Monday's public notice. Congress sought ways to ensure federal spending on broadband deployment in rural areas is better coordinated across agencies (see 1905020058).