More Work Remains to Spur Tribal Radio, Clyburn Says, Eyeing Work With Broadband
The FCC tribal radio priority rule has led to additional tribal-owned radio stations but “there is more work to be done,” said Commissioner Mignon Clyburn in a speech Wednesday to the Tribal Radio Summit. “It is critical that we continue…
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to collaborate in developing the next path forward,” Clyburn said, according to prepared remarks. “I am hopeful that our actions and our presence affirm how committed we are to promoting the deployment of communications services in Indian Country.” Broadcast and broadband are “intersecting in today’s communications marketplace” and can drive each other's growth, she said. “Vertical real-estate for a broadcast facility can be leveraged to deploy other wireless services including broadband. Existing fiber loops can be harnessed to provide broadcast relays between studios and towers.” Tribally licensed radio is “critically important,” Clyburn said.