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If showing your work is necessary for math tests with no real-world implications, the same principle should apply when it comes to giving out billions of dollars for broadband. However, in this case, showing your work isn’t about how you got there. The goal of broadband funding isn’t to cut a ribbon on a fancy new network or to blast statistics about locations passed.
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) today announced it has awarded two new scholarships named in honor of individuals whose careers and dedication helped shape the rural broadband industry. The Tim Owens–Ron Laudner Scholarship and the Shirley...
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association released the following statement from CEO Mike Romano regarding the FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the future of the high cost Universal Service Fund (USF) program and Third Report and Order modernizing the...
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association this week presented Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and broadband executive Greg Hale with awards for their leadership in advocating for policies that support community-based broadband providers and the...
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association released the following statement from CEO Mike Romano after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill)...
NTCA and a coalition of industry partners urged the FCC to require mobile devices to automatically unlock within 180 days of activation, arguing the policy would strengthen consumer choice, competition and affordability while still protecting against...
(May 26) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed an Intercarrier Compensation transition plan that will provide support for RLECs’ ability to continue investing in modern IP networks. This proposal is necessary to ensure that RLECs can...
(May 21) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA argued that regulatory uncertainty, permitting delays and rights-of-way fees unrelated to actual local costs continue to undermine investment and competition in rural communications markets. NTCA also...
(May 19) In a letter to NTIA, NTCA supported the agency’s focus on accountability in the BEAD program but urged it to enhance transparency by publicly releasing detailed, subgrantee-level performance testing results. NTCA argued that publishing...
Advancing Universal Service
The NTCA “Broadband Built to Last” advocacy campaign engages small, community-based broadband providers, their employees and communities, policymakers and industry leaders in conversations on the importance of the Universal Service Fund (USF) to getting and keeping rural consumers connected to high quality, affordable services.
Look to this page and Bandwidth for regular updates on the association’s efforts.
Make a Difference With Operation IFAST
Broadband services that internet service providers offer are designed to provide connectivity. However, the internet also has become a place for recruiting victims of sex trafficking and facilitating their abuse.
In coordination with Guardian Group, NTCA offers information to providers about Operation IFAST, a three-step program designed to raise awareness, support law enforcement, and raise money to combat human trafficking crimes.
Join Operation IFAST to make a difference.
Featured Videos
NTCA recognized eight rural telecom leaders who have shown exceptional commitment to their communities and the broadband industry during the 2026 Rural Telecom Industry Meeting and EXPO (RTIME).
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Rural broadband stands at a pivotal moment, defined by opportunity, challenges and the responsibility to get it right. Together, we are charting the path forward to ensure rural America can connect, compete and thrive.