An Array on Broadband-Related Events in December

December 11, 2013 - The next week includes a variety of broadband-related events, both in Washington and elsewhere in the country.

On Wednesday, December 12, at 2 p.m. ET, Public Knowledge and the Center for Media Justice host an event on "What's the Hang Up: A Webinar to Understand the Phone Network Transition and Defend Your Communication Rights." Register at https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=s2k99xroc380

Also on Wednesday, December 12, at 12:15 p.m. ET, the New America Foundation highlights "In Poverty, Under Surveillance." Register at http://www.newamerica.net/events/2013/in_poverty_under_surveillance

Also on Wednesday, December 12, in Cumming, Georgia, in the northern part of the state, Digital Georgia hosts a day-long broadband summit. Information about the event is available at http://www.cviog.uga.edu/gta.

Also on Wednesday, December 12, the Federal Communications Commission will host its December open meeting.

On Monday, December 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.,  TechFreedom hosts an event on "FTC: Technology & Reform Project Launches." Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ftc-technology-reform-conference-tickets-9656000357.

Also on Monday, December 16, the New America Foundation's Techno-Activism Third Monday event is on "The Role of Circumvention Tools in Internet Filtering Countries." Register at http://www.newamerica.net/events/2013/techno_activism_third_mondays_2

On Tuesday, December 17, at 11 a.m. ET, The Broadband Breakfast Club hosts a free webinar on "Evaluating the Broadband Stimulus Program: Were Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Funds Well-Spent?" Register at http://gowoa.me/i/cFp

On Thursday, December 19, at Noon ET, Tech Freedom hosts another event on "A New Kingsbury Commitment: Universal Service through Competition?" with FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai.

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