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NTCA Endorses ‘American Investment in Manufacturing Act’
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association today endorsed the American Investment in Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which was introduced by Sens. Shelley Moore...
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Federal Filing
NTCA Comments on Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination
(Apr 20) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA urged the FCC to do the following: implement 60506, direct...
Blog
Now is Our Time: Recapping the NTCA 2023 Legislative & Policy Conference
Nearly 500 NTCA members gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to learn about funding opportunities and advocate for universal service with members o
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NTCA Community-Based Broadband Providers Hit Capitol Hill
Walking into the ballroom of the Capitol Hill Hyatt Regency on Monday morning felt a bit like stepping back into pre-pandemic times as we had close to
Press Release
NTCA Executive Vice President Mike Romano Testifies Before House on Broadband Permitting Reform
Arlington, Va. – Mike Romano, executive vice president of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, today testified before the U.S. House of...
Federal Filing
NTCA Meets to Continue Discussion on A-CAM, CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism
(Apr 18) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA reaffirmed its support for proposals in the record that would determine...
Federal Filing
NTCA Seeks Pro-Consumer Amendments to Proposed Video Transparency Rules
(Apr 13) In meetings with FCC staff on a potential notice of proposed rulemaking that aims to promote video programming...
Federal Filing
NTCA Urges NTIA to Hold Firm on the Definition of Reliable Broadband Service
(Apr 12) In a letter to NTIA, NTCA noted that the agency’s determination that fixed wireless service delivered via unlicensed...
Federal Filing
NTCA Comments on Proposed SLFRF and CPF Supplementary Broadband Guidance
(Apr 12) In comments filed with the U.S. Treasury, NTCA recommended four clarifications to the proposed Coronavirus State and Local...
Federal Filing
NTCA Comments on Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Phase of Broadband Labels Proceedings
(Apr 10) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA urged the FCC to revisit its previous projections and to supplement...
Federal Filing
NTCA Comments on Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program Revisions
(Apr. 7) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA recommended the FCC work with the ICT-SCRM Task Force on HBOM...
Blog
Good Things Happen When Telecom Executives Gather
I have just arrived home after a great few days in Tampa with our telecom executives at our annual Telecom Executive Forum (TEF) event, one of my very
Federal Filing
NTCA Provides FCC with Additional Information on Points Raised Previously on A-CAM, CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism
(Apr 3) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA provided additional information on points previously raised on A-CAM, CAF-BLS and...
Federal Filing
NTCA Advocates for Consistent Rules and Scoring for ReConnect Applicants
(Mar. 31) In comments filed with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), NTCA recommended RUS apply consistent rules and scoring for...
Blog
Taking Stock of Some Rural Statistics
British economist Richard Coase once observed, “If you torture the data long enough, it will confess to anything.” Economists are notorious for spinni
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Celebrating Corning Fiber and Connectivity for All in Hickory, N.C.
This week had even more excitement than usual on the rural broadband front with Corning opening its newest plant in beautiful North Carolina and invit
Press Release
NTCA Endorses ‘Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act’ to Address Declining Universal Service Fund Contributions
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association today endorsed companion versions of the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, a bill introduced in both chambers...
Federal Filing
NTCA Reinforces the Importance of Clearly Defined Requirements and Timelines for Notice of CPNI Breaches
(Mar 24) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA reemphasized the need for the FCC to provide a clear...
Federal Filing
NTCA, Associations Ask FCC to Clarify, Reconsider Certain Broadband Labels Rules
(Mar 22) NTCA joined association colleagues to urge the FCC to clarify or reconsider new broadband label rules that could...
Federal Filing
NTCA Meets to Continue Discussion on A-CAM, CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism
(Mar 20) In a meeting with staff to the WCB, NTCA expressed concerns about substantial cuts in CAF-BLS and HCLS...