2012 Budget Proposal Focuses on IT, Broadband for FCC,But Offers Few New Details on White House Wireless Plan

摘要

The White House has unveiled a $354.2 million fiscal year 2012 budget proposal for the FCC that includes nearly $16 million in new program initiatives focused largely on the continued implementation of the national broadband plan, overhauling the agency's data systems and processes, modernizing its tools and expertise, and beefing up its cybersecurity role. The proposed budget would also boost funding for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide for monitoring and oversight of broadband stimulus grants awarded during the past two years. However, the proposal provides few new details on the White House's recently announced Wireless Innovation and Infrastructure Initiative.