Technology

MMTC Asks Congress to Support the Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2018

December 13, 2018

Tweet On December 13, 2018, MMTC sent a letter to House and Senate Leaders asking them to support the “Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act,” which would set up a framework that states could follow to impose taxes fairly on the digital economy, if and only if, they choose to tax such commerce. The bill […]

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MMTC Chief of Staff Speaks at Congressional Briefing Discussing ‘From Consumers to Creators: The Digital Lives of Black Consumers’ Report

December 4, 2018

Tweet On December 4th, MMTC Staff Counsel and Chief of Staff Dorrissa Griffin joined a panel held by the Multicultural Media Caucus and Nielsen, “Forging the Future: Trendsetting Digital Adopters, Public Policy & Social Change,” where the panel discussed Nielsen’s latest findings in its report, “From Consumers to Creators: The Digital Lives of Black Consumers.” […]

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MMTC Spectrum Policy VP Dr. Rikin Thakker Moderates DC5G Summit Panel

November 14, 2018

Tweet On November 12th, Dr. Rikin Thakker, MMTC Vice President of Telecommunications and Spectrum Policy, moderated a panel discussion on “Winning the Global Race to 5G: Why it all Comes Down to Policy and the Pace of Infrastructure Deployment” at the DC5G Summit. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has publicly stated that its primary mission over the next few […]

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MMTC President and CEO Maurita Coley Flippin Speaks on Smart Cities, Apprenticeship, and the Future of Work

October 31, 2018

Tweet On October 30th, MMTC President and CEO Maurita Coley Flippin spoke on inclusion, innovation, smart cities, and MMTC’s apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives at Charter Communications, Inc.’s “Partnering with Communities Today to Build the Smart Cities of Tomorrow” event. Noting the cable industry partnership with local government franchising authorities for over 40 years, Coley Flippin […]

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FCC, Spectrum, and Our Communities: MMTC Addresses 5G and Spectrum Issues at October Digital Equity Roundtable Meeting

October 29, 2018

Tweet On October 24th, the Federal Communications Commission voted on two significant items regarding the future of spectrum: The FCC voted on rules regarding the Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum band, with the goal of promoting additional investment and encouraging broader deployment in the band. The FCC proposed to make up to 1200 megahertz […]

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MMTC Presents the 5G Outlook Series Part III: The Myths & Mysteries of 5G

October 18, 2017

Tweet 5G is the next generation of wireless connectivity, touted to provide users with fiber-like speed and enabling new technology such as connected cars, virtual reality, and networked robots. Although the first phase of standardization will not be completed before 2018, operators and academics have started showcasing some of the key capabilities of 5G through […]

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#MMTC17 Access to Capital and Telecom Policy Conference Highlights

August 2, 2017

Tweet The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) thanks everyone who contributed to making our 15th Annual Access to Capital and Telecom Policy Conference another success and one of our best ever. This year’s conference was successful in achieving its theme of “Financing America’s Future.” Whether you participated in person or via our live […]

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REGISTER NOW for the 8th Annual Broadband and Social Justice Summit!

February 2, 2017

Tweet MMTC Welcomes New FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, Current and Former FCC and Congressional Leaders, Industry Experts, Advocacy Leaders & More at the 8th Annual Broadband and Social Justice Summit #BBSJ17 *Click here for a PDF of this press statement. WASHINGTON, DC, 2/2/2017 – On February 7, 2017, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) […]

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MMTC Calls for Inter-Agency Task Force to End App Redlining

January 13, 2017

Tweet WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 13, 2016): Today, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) released a letter to NTIA Director and Assistant Secretary of Commerce Lawrence Strickling recommending that NTIA take the lead in creating an inter-agency taskforce on app redlining. The taskforce would address the growing problem of racial discrimination facilitated by apps […]

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MMTC Commends Comcast for Partnering with HUD to Expand Internet Essentials Program to Connect Low-Income Families

July 15, 2016

Tweet Washington, DC (July 15, 2016): The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) commends Comcast for partnering with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ConnectHome Initiative to expand its Internet Essentials Program two million families living in public housing. MMTC has previously recognized Comcast for the success of its Internet Essentials program, […]

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