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Contact Information

  OFFICE FOR

COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY

 1120 SW 5th Ave, #1305

 Portland, OR 97204

503-823-5385

503-823-5370 fax

cffranchiseinfo@

portlandoregon.gov

 

email 

NEW! Staff EMAIL LIST

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David Olson, Director

Director's Quarterly Calendar

 

Dan Saltzman, Commissioner

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Government

BlueWorks Member

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 Administering utility licenses/franchises for the City of Portland and cable franchises

   for the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.

Generating the second largest revenue source to the City’s general fund, $70.2

   million annually.

Our staff of nine (9) have a national reputation and our advice is sought by local 

   governments across the United States. 

 

 

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NEW!  Mt Hood Cable Regulatory Commission has launched its 2012 Community
Access Capital Grant competitive grant round!   The deadline for applications is 4:00pm,
March 13, 2012.  The Commission anticipates granting up to $1.5 million in this competitive grant round. 
Click here for the flyer and here for more information on the MHCRC website

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NEW!  Wirless Background Information FAQ  <---click here! 

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Utility License Proposed Administrative Rules!

 

A public hearing on the proposed rules was held on Monday, October 17, 2011.  The comment period closed on

October 31, 2011.  We anticipate the final rules will be promulgated by December 1, 2011.   

 

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Connecting to our Future - Broadband Strategic Planning  

  

Council Consideration of Portland's Plan!
September 14, 2011 @2:00pm, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave, Council Chambers.  View agenda here!
  
Executive Summary Broadband Strategic Plan
 
   
Video presentation of Portland's Broadband Strategic Plan:  Part 1 and Part 2
                        
 
  

More "Connecting to Our Future" information can be found under the Broadband Planning tab at the top of our page.  

 

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NEW!  Low income internet program  <---click here!________________________________________________________________________________
 
 
2011 Oregon Legislature
 
 
Portland files comments in FCC Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on Broadband Acceleration

 

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