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NTCA Continues Advocacy for Enhanced A-CAM Support Recipients
(Dec 22) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA pointed to broad industry support for certain amendments to the Enhanced...
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To 2024 and Beyond
About this time every December, I take a quick second to think about everything we’ve accomplished together over the last year. And it was quite a yea
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NTCA Supports 100/20 Mbps as Minimum Threshold and Urged FCC to Establish Longer-term Objectives
(Dec 18) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported the FCC’s proposal to identify 100/20 Mbps as the...
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NTCA Applauds NTIA on Initial BEAD Funding Availability Announcement
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association released the following statement from CEO Shirley Bloomfield after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)...
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Member Moments: Highlighting the Benefits of Telehealth from Within
As telehealth use continues to grow nationwide, one NTCA member is showcasing – and experiencing – the benefits of the technology every day.
Julie
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Response of NTCA, CCA and USTelecom to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Eleventh Circuit USF Contribution Decision
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, the Competitive Carriers Association and USTelecom–The Broadband Association released the following joint statement in response to...
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NTCA Comments on Net Neutrality Proposal
(Dec. 14) NTCA filed comments with the FCC arguing that overriding public interest net neutrality goals can be accomplished with...
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NTCA Opposes Petitions for Reconsideration
(Dec 13) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA opposed the Petitions for Reconsideration submitted by the RDOF winners and...
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NTCA and NRTC Announce Collaboration on Mobile Virtual Network Solution
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association and NRTC today announced a new collaboration under which NRTC will offer a special mobile virtual...
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CES 2024: Preview
This is getting to be a bit of seasonal tradition, a preview of what I expect to see and experience at CES. Let’s start with the important stuff: This
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NTCA Meets to Discuss Data Breach Requirements Order
(Dec 6) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Gomez, NTCA discussed two aspects of the Data Breach Requirements Order...
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NTCA Meets to Discuss Data Breach Requirements Order
(Dec 6) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, NTCA discussed two aspects of the Data Breach Requirements Order...
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NTCA 2023 Broadband/Internet Availability Survey Report Finds on Average 84% of Respondents’ Customers Are Served By Fiber
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association today released its “ 2023 Broadband/Internet Availability Survey Report ,” highlighting the ongoing efforts of rural...
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NTCA Meets to Discuss Issues Experienced by Members Related to the Reimbursement Program
(Dec 4) NTCA joined another association in a meeting with the FCC. The organizations discussed and provided examples of pain...
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NTCA Supports OMB Update to Guidance for Grants and Agreements
(Dec 4) In a letter to the OMB, NTCA supported OMB’s effort to update the Uniform Guidance. NTCA encouraged the...
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BEAD and State Deadlines Looming Ahead
As we find ourselves flipping the pages of the calendar to the last month of the year, aside from wondering where in the world the year 2023 has flown
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NTCA Points to Consensus on the Need for a Universal Service Fund Sustainability Framework
(Nov 21)In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA pointed to industry consensus for the proposition that the ongoing mission...
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NTCA Welcomes 2024 Board Officers, Directors
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association today announced the election of board officers for 2024. Mike Grisham, president and CEO of Shawnee...
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NTCA Proposes Alternative Cost Allocation Rule for NG911
(Nov 16) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA staff proposed a minor change to proposed rules to...
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NTCA Offers Improvements to the Rip and Replace Program’s Administration
NTCA submitted comments to the FCC about ways it can improve the rip and replace program’s administration, including interim steps...