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A View from the Clean Technology Showcase

May 19th, 2010 by Jenny Hou

Yesterday we hosted our first ever Clean Technology Showcase. More than twenty companies, from Microsoft to General Electric to Tendril, exhibited their clean energy solutions for the future. These applications will harness the smart grid, empowering consumers to save money and energy by using cutting edge tools and appliances. Speakers at the event included Chairman Genachowski, FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu. If you were unable to join us at the showcase, watch our video below to see some highlights.

 

[Note: The display of any companies in the above video does not imply an FCC endorsement.]

Posted in Energy And Environment | No Comments

Small business owners: Share your story

March 3rd, 2010 by Jenny Hou

We are calling all small business owners to share your stories about how broadband has helped you.

Our upcoming Plan will provide recommendations with an aim of increasing broadband access for the small business community. Please tell us your story so we can improve the lives of entrepreneurs with this technology.
 
Share yours in the comments below! If you’re on Twitter, you can also tweet your story using #smbizBB.

Posted in National Broadband Plan | 4 Comments




Capture The Phone Numbers Using Your Camera Phone

If you have a camera and a 2D matrix code reader on your mobile phone, you can capture the FCC Phone numbers right to your phone by following these three easy steps:
Step 1: Take a photograph of one of the codes below using the camera on your mobile phone.
Step 2: Use your phone's Datamatrix or QR Code reader to decode the information on the photograph. Please note, these code readers are device specific and are available to download on the internet.
Step 3: Store the decoded address information to your phone's address book and use it with your Maps or GPS application.

Datamatrix and QR FCC Phones