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Some Evolving Thoughts on the Digital Divide Among Senior Citizens
A little over a year ago, Smart Rural Community (SRC) published a report addressing Rural Imperatives in Broadband Adoption and Digital Inclusion (tha
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The Journey of an Intrepid-ish Traveler
Please indulge my sharing of a more personal matter rather than a broadband update with this posting.
Last year was the year my husband celebrated
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NTCA and Industry Partners File Petition for Clarification/Reconsideration of Broadband Labels Rules
(Jan 18) NTCA and other industry associations ask the FCC to clarify or reconsider broadband label rules relating to record-keeping...
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CES 2022-5: Wrap-Up and Impressions
It’s the same drill every year: I return from CES and the first question everyone asks is, “What was the best thing you saw?” Or “The most exciting th
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Leading with a Fresh Look at Cybersecurity
As we start off the new year, I always like to think of things with a little bit of a “fresh start perspective.” Among the items on my list this year
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NTCA Meets to Continue Discussion on A-CAM and CAF-BLS
(Jan 10) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA urged the FCC to adopt the proposals put forth...
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NTCA Supports Petition for Clarification and Partial Reconsideration
(Jan 10) In comments filed with FCC, NTCA supported the CTIA/CCA Petition seeking clarification of the resilient networks order. NTCA...
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CES 2023-4: Photo Journal
There is a perception that attendees return from CES with trunks full of swag. Allow me to note for the record that I did not return with even a singl
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NTCA Comments on FTC Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees
(Jan 9) In comments filed with the FTC, NTCA recommended that a clear and unambiguous exemption for firms already subject...
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CES 2023-3: Thriving in Place
There is a science to CES. The show spans several venues between the Las Vegas Convention Center in the north to Mandalay Bay at the southern end of t
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CES 2023-2: Whatever It Is, or Was, or Will Become
Several years ago, NTCA’s Smart Rural Community initiative published a paper that explored changing job market trends and how broadband deployment in
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CES 2023-1:"The Tendency of the Bot to Lie"
It’s never too early to start the year with good news, so here is some to share as I head out to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES): An artificial in
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End of 2022 Reflections
We are now in the midst of holiday celebrations and quality time with loved ones. I happen to have had my first grandchild born this fall, so I have h
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NTCA Proposes Recommendations to FCC on EAS Security
(Dec 23) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA generally supported the FCC’s goal in ensuring security of emergency alerts...
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Broadband Leaders Gather
I spend a lot of time on the road, so much so that I am never actively looking for another trip to add to the calendar. However, when Jase Wilson with
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NTCA Meets with WCB to Continue to Advocate for Necessary Updates to Several FCC Programs
(Dec 14) In a meeting with WCB Staff, NTCA continued the discussion regarding necessary updates to several of the high-cost...
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NTCA Submits Report on USF Contribution Reform
(Dec 13) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA submitted into record a report providing an updated analysis of the...
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NTCA Proposes Solutions for the Non-IP Barrier to Call Authentication
(Dec 12) In comments filed at the FCC, NTCA stated that rules to promote IP voice traffic exchange would ensure...
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NTCA Joins in USF Filing at Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
(Dec 12) NTCA joined several other associations in filing with the 6 th Circuit Court of appeals in support of...
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A Departing Gift of Adventures Yet to Come
This past November 30 was somewhat of a "magical" date for many in our industry. Due to interest rate increases and other financial rate variations, t