As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law on March 27, the Federal Communications Commission has received $200 million to allocate to enable healthcare providers to use telecommunications services. The primary focus for telecommunications regulators during the outbreak has been on the promotion telehealth and remote learning. Further, there has been an emphasis on improved broadband service availability, as well as ensuring that low-income customers will be able to keep their telephone and broadband service.
