Catching up with FCC Comm. Clyburn

Confirmed this month by the Senate for her 2nd term, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn sits down with Gigabit Nation to discuss some of the FCC's upcoming actions and her outlook for broadband in the upcoming months. Some of the issues discussed are:Mow might the 14 pilot projects identified reform Lifeline?

• How might the 14 pilot projects identified reform Lifeline?

• How will CAF Phase II evolve as the FCC seeks recipients for the un-allocated Phase I money?

• When and how are the remaining billions of USF funds expected to be disbursed as they convert to CAF?

• How is the pool of FCC broadband funds recipients expanding to include smaller and non-traditional providers?

• How can individuals and communities outside of the Beltway assert a stronger voice in FCC policy and procedures?

Comm. Clyburn also discusses some of the other major issues facing the FCC, such as spectrum allocation, media consolidation and the always popular net neutrality debates.