Your Government is a Click Away
“Shoot, when will I have time to swing by the courthouse to pay this parking ticket!”
“My driver’s license needs to be renewed already? I’m traveling for two weeks and can’t have it expire! What to do?”
These are just two examples of how government is utilizing broadband-enabled technologies to streamline processes that were once bureaucratic in nature. In lieu of standing in that dreadful hour-long line (if you’re lucky) at the Department of Motor Vehicles, many can have a renewed driver’s license – complete with a real time print out – mailed to your home through a few simple clicks of the mouse. Who wants to spend their lunch hour driving to the local courthouse to pay a parking ticket? No more. Now by simply entering the ticket number on a designated city website, speedy drivers can pay online – as quick as they drive!
Often referred to as eGov, the FCC is set to hold a hearing today on how these services should be integrated into the national broadband strategy due to President Obama next February. The potential is massive for virtually every aspect of how the government does business.
An FCC-led panel will evaluate how broadband can improve the performance and efficiency of government. Invited speakers will consider various ways all levels of government, as well as governments in other countries, have used broadband to improve performance.
We assume many of you will not be able to attend the hearing in person – fear not! You can register and follow along online by clicking here.
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