Wireless Broadband for All Campaign

The Federal Communications Commission is considering a proposal that over the next 10 years would dump $42 billion in federal taxpayer funds into outdated wired broadband networks and invest just $3 billion in cutting edge wireless broadband networks. In other words, the FCC may soon decide to spend $14 on yesterday’s landline networks for every dollar it invests in tomorrow’s wireless broadband networks.  

Considering how much more people depend on their cell phones, we believe this is a shortsighted and dangerous proposal for small towns in Illinois. We’d like your help to make sure the FCC scraps this proposal in favor of one that includes a fair share of federal support for mobile wireless broadband in rural America. This coverage enables businesses to work from anywhere, not just from behind a desk, a necessity in today's competitive business world.

Here’s how you can help:

1.       Write a letter to Congress. Visit  and submit a letter to Congress urging the FCC to prioritize wireless broadband in any reform of the Universal Service Fund. We can also fax you a letter to sign, which we will hand deliver for you. Submitting a letter online takes less than a minute.  www.wirelessbroadbandforall.com

2.       Sign-on to a letter to the editor: We’ll draft a letter for you describing the current situation and how community members can take action. I’ll send it to you to revise as you see fit, and once you approve, I’ll get it over to nearby newspapers.

3.       Spread the word. Encourage your colleagues, neighbors and friends to visit  and take action.www.wirelessbroadbandforall.com

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