NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: October 26, 2010 Jen Howard, (202) 418-0506 Email: Jen.Howard@fcc.gov FCC LAUNCHES THE TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE CENTER Washington, D.C. -- The Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Managing Director today announced that it is accepting donations for the new FCC Technology Experience Center (FCC TEC), an on-site technology lab that will provide FCC employees and invited guests hands-on experience with the latest communications devices and solutions. “Today’s world of technology is always changing, and we are establishing the Technology Experience Center to allow FCC employees to keep pace with this change,” said Steven VanRoekel, the FCC’s Managing Director. “The goal of FCC TEC is to promote better employee understanding of the current state of technology in the industries in which the Commission oversees.” The Technology Experience Center will provide access to an array of technical communications devices designed for personal or business use. Manufacturers and/or vendors who are interested in donating devices to the Center should contact Ronald Cunningham, director of FCC TEC, at Ronald.Cunningham@fcc.gov or (202) 513-4515. Donation to the Center is strictly voluntary and is not contingent on and does not imply any expected benefit to the donor. Acceptance of any donated device or item by the FCC does not constitute endorsement of the device, its manufacturer, vendor, or any company offering such device. - FCC - For more news and information about the Federal Communications Commission please visit: www.fcc.gov