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May 05 2021

Fischer Convenes Nebraska Telecom Leaders at Lincoln Visit with FCC Commissioner Carr

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 LINCOLN, NEB. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today convened Nebraska State Senators and Public Service Commissioners at a meeting with Brendan Carr, Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
“I was proud to convene today’s meeting between Commissioner Carr and Nebraska’s telecommunications leaders to discuss key connectivity issues impacting our state’s communities. We spoke about the challenges of ensuring broadband across the state so that Nebraskans can work, learn, and have the freedoms that technology affords no matter where they live. I look forward to continue working to deliver smart telecommunications solutions for all Nebraskans,” said Senator Fischer.

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Today’s meeting with Commissioner Carr was attended by committee members of the Nebraska Unicameral’s Transportation & Telecommunications Committee as well as commissioners of the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC). 

Senator Fischer has long led on increased broadband deployment. Last year, Senator Fischer joined her colleagues in writing a letter urging the FCC to prioritize rural broadband access and maximize the effectiveness of the FCC’s Universal Service Fund. Additionally, Senator Fischer has led bipartisan legislation to strengthen wireless connectivity in both rural and urban areas, as well as endorsed bipartisan policies to improve broadband data mapping and expand FCC resources for telehealth-related internet connectivity. 

In 2018, Commissioner Carr joined Senator Fischer in Northeast Nebraska to discuss precision agriculture technology as well as rural broadband. 

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