The Divide: Ernesto Falcon on expanding affordable broadband in California
This week: Ernesto Falcon, senior legislative counsel at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), on his vision for expanding free and affordable broadband if elected to California's state senate.
At a Glance
- Why he's "extremely optimistic" about California's broadband future, and where policy changes are still needed (03:20)
- How the FCC's digital discrimination proceeding impacts California (07:55)
- His plan to introduce legislation to connect low-income students with free broadband (15:47)
This episode features Ernesto Falcon, senior legislative counsel at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), who recently announced his candidacy for California's Senate District 7. We discuss the role of the digital divide in his campaign and candidacy – including his views on broadband progress and policy in California, and how he hopes to use his power if elected to expand access to free and affordable broadband for low-income residents and students in the state.
For a lightly edited transcript of this conversation, click the caption button on the video player.
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