NHMC's Fact Sheet: How the FCC's Use of Title II Paved the Way for a Modernized Lifeline Program; How to File a Net Neutrality Complaint to the FCC or What Can I Do If My Internet is Acting Up?

Open Internet Order, and the FCC’s related 2016 court victory on the appeal of that Order in U.S. Telecom Association v. FCC, are critically important to the FCC’s move to modernize Lifeline. How the FCC's Use of Title II Paved the Way for a Modernized Lifeline Program: https://www.nhmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Voqal-Title-II-and-Lifeline-1-1.pdf To effectively measure your connection speed, you should complete the test often and at various hours of the day. A summary of your connection speeds will appear at the end of the test and identify if there were any potential connection slow-downs. If the test flags a potential slow-down, this means that there is possible interference and that you should file a complaint with the FCC to report your internet provider. How to File a Net Neutrality Complaint to the FCC or What Can I Do If My Internet is Acting Up?: https://www.nhmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Voqal-How-to-File-a-Complaint-One-Pager-1.pdf]]>

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

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