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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Headline Calix ConneXions 2020 to Discuss the Future of the Broadband Business

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Pai, Federal Communications Commission, Government, Ajit, Federal government of the United States, Mass media

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai will deliver a keynote address in the opening general session at ConneXions 2020 on Tuesday, October 27.

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  • Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai will deliver a keynote address in the opening general session at ConneXions 2020 on Tuesday, October 27.
  • Chairman Pai will discuss the FCCs efforts to expand access to high-speed Internet across the country.
  • Ajit Pai is the Chairman of the FCC, designated chairman by President Donald Trump in January 2017.
  • Were honored to welcome Chairman Pai and look forward to hearing him share his vision for eliminating the digital divide.

Bloosurf recognized by Federal Communications Commission as first to complete buildout under CAF-II

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Government, Internet access, Mass media, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Digital divide, Internet service provider, Agencies of the United States government, Federal Communications Commission, Pai, Rural Internet, Cision

SALISBURY, Md., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bloosurf was recently congratulated by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai as the first Connect America Fund Phase 2 (CAF-II) winner to complete the 100% deployment milestone, 5 years ahead of schedule.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bloosurf was recently congratulated by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai as the first Connect America Fund Phase 2 (CAF-II) winner to complete the 100% deployment milestone, 5 years ahead of schedule.
  • According to Chairman Pai, small rural internet service providers "are the foot soldiers of the digital revolution in rural and low-income America."
  • "We want to thank the FCC for supporting small rural Internet Service Providers such as Bloosurf and many others across the country," said Vincent Sabathier, CEO of Bloosurf.
  • Bloosurf partners with local, state and the federal government to provide very high-speed internet access to remote and underserved communities.

Tilson Joins INCOMPAS; Supports FCC's Pledge to Keep Americans Connected

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Broadband, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Internet access

Through INCOMPAS, Tilson and its elemental infrastructure affiliate also signed the Keep Americans Connected Pledge sponsored by Chairman Ajit Pai.

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  • Through INCOMPAS, Tilson and its elemental infrastructure affiliate also signed the Keep Americans Connected Pledge sponsored by Chairman Ajit Pai.
  • "Our participation and pledge to keep American's connected underscores our mission to build America's information infrastructure.
  • They are an innovative leader, dedicated to expanding broadband access to fuel innovation that supports healthcare, education and business needs across the nation," said INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering.
  • Recognized nine consecutive years on the Inc. 5000, Tilson provides network development and information infrastructure professional services to telecom, construction, utility and government clients.

FCC Chairman Pai and CRTC Chairman Scott Complete First International Authenticated STIR/SHAKEN Calls Using Xfinity Voice and Telus Wireless

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Monday, December 9, 2019
TV and Radio, Technology, Consumer, Other Retail, Entertainment, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Audio, Video, Retail, VoIP, Networks, Internet, Other Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Data management, Consumer electronics, Telecommunications, Government, Telemarketing, Communication, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Xfinity, Robocall, Pai, Federal Communications Commission, Shaken, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Today, U.S. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, and Canadas CRTC Chairman Ian Scott completed the first-of-their-kind end-to-end international authenticated calls using the STIR/SHAKEN protocol using Xfinity Voice and Telus wireless phone services.

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  • Today, U.S. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, and Canadas CRTC Chairman Ian Scott completed the first-of-their-kind end-to-end international authenticated calls using the STIR/SHAKEN protocol using Xfinity Voice and Telus wireless phone services.
  • We applaud Chairman Pai and the FCCs leadership to protect consumers by working with voice providers like Xfinity to pave the way for broader implementation of STIR/SHAKEN and other robocall mitigation techniques.
  • The groundbreaking, fully authenticated calls between Chairman Pai and Chairman Scottinvolving two voice providers from different countriesillustrate that it is possible to extend the substantial benefits of STIR/SHAKEN to international calls and open a new front in consumer protection.
  • It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the Xfinity brand.

SBS Chairman Raúl Alarcón Appointed To FCC Committee Seeking Diversity In Media

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Government, Mass media, Broadcasting, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Federal Communications Commission, Special Broadcasting Service, RAL colour standard, Pai, Internet service provider, Seoul Broadcasting System, Spanish Broadcasting System

MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQB: SBSAA) Chairman and CEO, Ral Alarcn, has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission's ("FCC") Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment ("ACDDE") by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQB: SBSAA) Chairman and CEO, Ral Alarcn, has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission's ("FCC") Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment ("ACDDE") by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
  • Mr. Alarcn will join an accomplished group of media and digital executives focused on accelerating the entry of women, minorities and small businesses into the media industry.
  • "Throughout his years in radio, television and digital media, Ral has remained intimately connected to the U.S. Hispanic community and served as a mentor, colleague and supporter of countless minority business owners.
  • Mr. Alarcn joined SBS in 1983 as an Account Executive and has served as President since 1985 and Chief Executive Officer since 1994.

Connected Nation’s Director of Digital Inclusion Named to FCC Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Government, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Federal Communications Commission, Pai, Agencies of the United States government, Humans, Ajit

Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in June that the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE) would be re-chartered.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in June that the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE) would be re-chartered.
  • For the second time, Heather Gate, Director of Digital Inclusion, Connected Nation, has just been named to serve on the committee.
  • I was happy to learn that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai decided to extend this committees important work for another two years.
  • In the FCC announcement Chairman Pai applauded Gate for serving as the Chair of the ACDDEs Digital Empowerment and Inclusion Working Group in the previous committee.

GeoLinks’ CEO Skyler Ditchfield Appointed to the FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Technology, Internet, Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Ajit Pai, Konkani people, Federal Communications Commission, Government, Pai, Ajit, Ditchfield, Agencies of the United States government, Federal government of the United States

On May 16, 2019, Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced his appointment of Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks , to serve as an official member of the newly re-chartered Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC).

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  • On May 16, 2019, Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced his appointment of Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks , to serve as an official member of the newly re-chartered Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC).
  • Of the 39 listed appointees, Skyler Ditchfield serves as the only Southern California representative.
  • The release continues by outlining the BDAC as an opportunity for interested stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop recommendations to the Commission on broadband deployment, to enhance the Commissions ability to deploy broadband to all Americans.
  • I have been continually impressed by Chairman Pai, his administration, and all the work that they have done thus far, stated Ditchfield.

L'Oréal Paris at 2018 Cannes Film Festival - Worth It Show Lineup for May 10th

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Deepika Padukone, Indian Hindus, Konkani people, Yesterday

This evening, L'Oral Paris has your plans covered: Worth It Show debuts its first live broadcast from the iconic Martinez Beach, with an episode featuring cinema, beauty, and exclusive content at the Cannes Film Festival 2018.

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  • This evening, L'Oral Paris has your plans covered: Worth It Show debuts its first live broadcast from the iconic Martinez Beach, with an episode featuring cinema, beauty, and exclusive content at the Cannes Film Festival 2018.
  • A live make-up decoding of Deepika Padukone's red carpet look by Val Garland, L'Oral Paris Global Makeup Director
    Tonight's show, and every live broadcast, are available on L'Oral Paris Facebook page, May 8-14, 2018 from 8:30pm - 9:00pm CEST.
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