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Internet Access Must Be a Cornerstone of the Biden Technology Agenda in 2021

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Feb 9
3 min

Internet Access Must Be a Cornerstone of the Biden Technology Agenda in 2021

In just a few short months in 2020, daily life for all Americans underwent a profound transformation. Today, as a result, we live in a...

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LGBT Tech

Dec 14, 2020
1 min

LGBT Tech's Ellie Bessette Appointed to FCC's Consumer Advisory Committee

Earlier this month, LGBT Tech's PowerOn Program Manager Ellie Bessette was appointed to a two-year term on the Federal Communications...

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Staying the Course on 5G Development and Deployment

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Oct 13, 2020
3 min

Staying the Course on 5G Development and Deployment

LGBT Tech has long supported efforts at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bring 5G technology to the market as efficiently...

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All Communities Deserve the Benefits of Connectivity: The Ball is in Congress’ Court

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Sep 16, 2020
2 min

All Communities Deserve the Benefits of Connectivity: The Ball is in Congress’ Court

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear how important access to high-speed internet is everyone in America. However, it has also exposed...

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LGBT Tech

Aug 12, 2020
1 min

LGBT Tech Signs on to Lifeline Letter

On August 9, the United Church of Christ, OC Inc., the National Consumer Law Center and the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet...

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LGBTQ+ Americans Need Universal Broadband

LGBT Tech

Jul 8, 2020
2 min

LGBTQ+ Americans Need Universal Broadband

For LGBTQ+ individuals, the internet has always been a critically important tool that allows access to vital resources—from education to...

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The potential of 5G to reduce the digital divide

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Jan 27, 2020
2 min

The potential of 5G to reduce the digital divide

There have been a slew of stories coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year about new and advanced cutting-edge...

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Chris Wood Speaks On-Air About LGBTQ+ Issues and Technology

Dee Williams

Dec 17, 2019
2 min

Chris Wood Speaks On-Air About LGBTQ+ Issues and Technology

On October 17, 2019, Executive Director, Chris Wood spoke on DC radio station WJFK to discuss the work of LGBT Tech and PowerOn. In this...

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LGBT Tech Team

Jul 9, 2019
1 min

FCC Connected Care Vote

Tomorrow, July 10, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on a proposed rulemaking to establish a new $100 million “Connected...

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The FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program Has the Potential to Greatly Improve the Lives of Low Income

Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Jul 3, 2019
2 min

The FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program Has the Potential to Greatly Improve the Lives of Low Income

FCC Commissioner Carr announced that the FCC will be voting at its July 10th meeting to advance a $100 million Connected Care Pilot...

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Carlos Gutierrez - Deputy Director &amp;

Apr 18, 2019
3 min

5G Deployment and the LGBTQ Community

At a White House event on Friday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the FCC is auctioning off more 5G spectrum than ever. ...

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Carlos Gutierrez, Dep. Director & General Counsel

Nov 16, 2018
1 min

DC City Council 5G Roundtable

LGBT Tech submitted information regarding 5G small cell implementation in Washington D.C. Click below to view the entire article.

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5G Technologies Crucial to Closing the Digital Divide

Carlos Gutierrez - Deputy Director & General

Jun 29, 2018
1 min

5G Technologies Crucial to Closing the Digital Divide

Yesterday Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. and chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, introduced the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act with...

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The U.S. Must keep Up in 5G and Broadband Technologies to Stay Globally Competitive

Christopher Wood, Executive Director, LGBT Tech

Apr 19, 2018
2 min

The U.S. Must keep Up in 5G and Broadband Technologies to Stay Globally Competitive

This week Analysys Mason released a report detailing the global race that the United States is in with regards to 5G speeds and although...

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LGBT Tech Team

Mar 21, 2018
2 min

Let’s Keep Up the 5G Momentum

As the nation’s leading organization advocating for LGBTQ interests in the technology sector, the LGBT Technology Partnership believes...

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5G and the Technology Needed to Deploy It

LGBT Tech

Nov 1, 2017
7 min

5G and the Technology Needed to Deploy It

As we kick off the discussion around 5G and Small Cells in the final 2017 Moving The Conversation Forward Event - No Community Left...

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Moving the Conversation Forward Series:
Privacy & Security Tech Policy for Minority Communities

LGBT Tech

Oct 31, 2017
2 min

Moving the Conversation Forward Series: Privacy & Security Tech Policy for Minority Communities

LGBT Tech and The Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP) have partnered to convene a thought-provoking series:...

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LGBT Tech's Carlos Gutierrez added to the FCC's BDAC.

LGBT Tech Team

Apr 6, 2017
1 min

LGBT Tech's Carlos Gutierrez added to the FCC's BDAC.

We are excited to announce that out of 380 applications, LGBT Tech's, Carlos Gutierrez was selected to serve on the Federal Communication...

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5G and The LGBT Community: Why the FCC’s 5G Decision Could Improve The Lives of LGBT Specifically

LGBT Tech

Dec 8, 2016
3 min

5G and The LGBT Community: Why the FCC’s 5G Decision Could Improve The Lives of LGBT Specifically

Published first on Huffington Post. On July 14th the Federal Communication Commission unanimously voted to adopt new rules to facilitate...

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Broadband Plans Provided by Some of the Country’s Major Carriers May Provide Affordable Internet to

LGBT Tech

May 4, 2016
3 min

Broadband Plans Provided by Some of the Country’s Major Carriers May Provide Affordable Internet to

It is a common myth that LGBT individuals are more affluent than the general population at large. In fact, rural gays and lesbians often...

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