Alejandro Roark

Humanist ✌🏽 | Technologist 👨🏽‍💻 | Policy Wonk (archive)

[Kathryn de Wit @km_dewit]

Regional commissions were among the earliest groups to embrace the inextricable relationship between broadband availability, digital skills, and quality of life.
I'm looking forward to learning how they're using fed funds in distressed communities https://t.co/wC6FrwyKXK

[Senate Commerce, Science, Transportation Committee @commercedems]

From investing in transportation to boosting consumer protection, our members are ready to serve!

Welcome aboard, Senator Fetterman, Senator Kim & Senator Blunt Rochester👋

[FCC @FCC]

We just published a report on the status of communications services in areas affected by Hurricane Milton: https://t.co/aA99XxRsGy

[FCC @FCC]

Today we activated our Disaster Information Reporting System and the Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative in Florida and issued public notices with procedures, resources, & best practices in response to Hurricane Milton. https://t.co/8jl1V50OLN

[Jonathan Uriarte @JonathanUriarte]

NEWS 🚨: The @FCC has granted @SpaceX and @TMobile emergency special temporary authority to enable satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cell phones in the affected areas of Hurricane #Helene

[Kathryn de Wit @km_dewit]

New from Pew: Every State Identifies Broadband Affordability as Primary Barrier to Closing Digital Divide https://t.co/LnKprFgtUv via @pewtrusts

[Alejandro Roark @AlejandroRoark]

Great to spend some time with @WeAreUnidosUS during their annual conference to highlight how the @FCC's new consumer protection tools help ensure we are building a digital economy that works for everyone. #digitalopportunity #connectedandthriving

[Alejandro Roark @AlejandroRoark]

@FCC in community at AANHPI Leaders Summit sharing information about the agency’s consumer protections, how to work with the national broadband map, and how to read the new broadband labels. #digitalopportunity

[AAPD @AAPD]

Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate our community, honor our history, and revel in disabled joy. AAPD invites you to take action with us all month to show your #PrideInAction #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

NEW: ALA applauds the @FCC's draft order to expand E-rate to include wi-fi hotspots in libraries!

First previewed at ALA Annual 2023, this draft order & the Learn Without Limits program will enable more libraries to get more patrons online!

Learn more: https://t.co/AI2LyxldWR

[FCC @FCC]

"You should simply say if AI was used. It's nothing more complicated than that.

We are proposing transparency. It's very simple, was AI used? Yes or no?"

-Chairwoman Rosenworcel on increasing transparency in AI political ads.

[NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association @NTCAconnect]

Thank you to @FCC Commissioner @GeoffreyStarks for joining @sbloomfield15 to discuss digital inclusion, the importance of partnerships, the Affordable Connectivity Program and the Universal Service Fund.

[Senate Commerce, Science, Transportation Committee @commercedems]

Watch Live: @SenatorLujan is leading a subcommittee hearing on the future of broadband affordability. https://t.co/4B7lKTxE0t

[FCC @FCC]

In our latest video: Net Neutrality and why it's so important. Internet service is essential, and it should have effective oversight to address internet outages, national security concerns, and consumer protections. Learn more about our upcoming vote to restore #netneutrality

[Alejandro Roark @AlejandroRoark]

Today’s open meeting featured an item seeking comment on the establishment of a missing and endangered person “MEP” event code to help law enforcement find missing adults— which acutely impacts native and indigenous persons. HUGE TY to our CPD and ONAP teams for all of your work!

[BroadbandCommunities @bbcmag]

On Day 2 of #ConnectedAmerica, Austin Bonner, Deputy U.S. CTO from the @WhiteHouse, warned that 23 million people stand to lose affordable connectivity if the #ACP’s funding is not renewed. | FULL STORY: https://t.co/KqEuZPkxLv

[Alejandro Roark @AlejandroRoark]

Great to join @leagueofcities to discuss how the #ACP has effectively built new on-ramps to digital opportunity, is strengthening local economies, and its ability to ensure long term sustainability for ISP networks in the communities we all call home. #digitaltransformation

[Alejandro Roark @AlejandroRoark]

More than two-thirds of subscribers had inconsistent or zero connectivity before they enrolled in ACP. And more than three-quarters of respondents said losing ACP support would disrupt their service or cause them to drop internet service entirely. 👇👇👇https://t.co/Od13icvg2e

[FCC @FCC]

It’s National Consumer Protection Week 2024. Learn how we’re working to stop illegal robocalls and robotexts and what you can do to block unwanted calls and texts and avoid scams. https://t.co/kkwwqxlOVK #NCPW

[Geoffrey Starks @GeoffreyStarks]

To put it plainly, ACP is the most effective program we've had in helping low-income Americans get online and stay online. I write about the stakes of losing this critical program in this op-ed. We need to #SaveACP.

https://t.co/K4sTpiTH6A