The FCC is being scrutinized over its claims that its deregulatory agenda has led to record gains in the private sector’s efforts to expand access to high-speed internet in rural and underserved communities.
The committee will focus on developing specific recommendations on how the FCC can encourage broadband deployment across America to close “the digital divide … between those who can use cutting-edge communications services and those who do not,” according to Chairman Ajit Pai.
