For Residents
Keep Americans Connected
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
- Coronavirus Rumor Control (FEMA)
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.
Other Government Resources for Residents
- 2020 Wireless technology health risks report (Oregon Health Authority)
- Guide to Antenna Emission Health and Safety
- Federal Communications Commission FAQ about radio frequency emission safety
- Letter to Federal Communications Commission regarding radio frequency Exposure Limits and Policies
- Regional Fiber Consortium
- Public Works
- Empowering the 21st Century Consumer
- National Muni Associations Comments in FCC Emissions Docket