In order to ensure that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity as a result of COVID-19, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai specifically asked broadband and telephone service providers, and trade associations, to take the Keep Americans Connected Pledge.
Additional Resources
Oregon Lifeline: A federal and state government program that reduces the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifying low-income Oregon households
Telecommunications Program Information for Residents
Adopted in 1997, City of Eugene Telecommunications program benefits the community by ensuring that telecommunications services providers, such as telephone, cable TV, cellular service, Internet access, and VoIP to name a few, comply with local laws for using the public rights-of-way, erecting facilities within the city limits of Eugene, responding to community consumer complaints.
The City’s program also benefits the community by using a dedicated telecommunications business tax to fund new city telecommunications technology projects.