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NTCA Response to FCC Votes on Broadband Speed Benchmarks and All-In TV Pricing
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association released the following statements from Executive Vice President Mike Romano with respect to certain votes at...
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Learning From Peers Can Be the Most Impactful
We just completed my favorite annual meeting in our broad offerings of training and education - our Telecom Executive Forum, fondly known as TEF. Thi
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NTCA Addresses FCC Proposal on Broadcast Blackouts
(March 8) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA opposed a commission proposal to require cable operators to give their...
Federal Filing
NTCA Responds to Submissions Seeking Amnesty in Surrendering RDOF & CAF2 Auction Locations
(March 8) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA responded to recent submissions by several parties regarding the surrender of...
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NTCA Meets to Discuss Forbearance from USF Contributions
(March 7) NTCA and a coalition of other stakeholders met with leadership from the FCC Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss...
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NTCA and Several RLEC Stakeholders Propose Alternative Cost Allocation Rule for NG911
(March 6) In a meeting with the FCC's Public Safety Bureau, NTCA and the RLEC parties proposed changes to proposed...
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Let's Celebrate Some Broadband Women This Month
As a student at Pier Elementary School in Fond du Lac, Wis., my claim to fame (aside from holding the lunchroom record for the most pickle slices con
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NTCA Points to Likely Adverse Consequences to Consumers of FCC Proposal to Eliminate Cable Early Termination Fees
(March 5) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA pointed out that the FCC’s proposal to prohibit cable and...
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NTCA Reiterates Need for a More Effective Challenge Process for the National Broadband Map
(March 5) In reply comments with the FCC, NTCA pointed to several parties that supported the Association’s proposals to improve...
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NTCA Points to Substantial Costs, Burdens and Enforcement Uncertainty Regarding Proposed Rules Designed to Address Digital Discrimination
(March 4) In joint comments filed with the FCC, NTCA along with industry representatives encouraged the FCC to allow for...
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NTCA Proposes Adding Additional Transparency to Proposed Broadcast Station Blackout Reporting Requirements
(February 26) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA argued that proposed reporting requirements for commercial television station blackouts fail...
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NTCA Discusses Use of BDC Data in Enhanced A-CAM Adjustments
(February 26) NTCA and other industry partners encouraged the FCC to start from Version 3 of the National Broadband Map...
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NTCA Files Proposals for a More Effective Challenge Process for the National Broadband Map
(February 20) In comments with the FCC, NTCA offered up several proposals to improve the process by which providers can...
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NTCA Offers Solutions for IP Interconnection Framework
(February 20) NTCA joined several other industry associations on a joint letter to the FCC urging the commission to "proactively...
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Another RTIME in the Books
More than 2,200 rural broadband providers and their key vendor partners gathered in Tampa, Fla., last week for an action-packed five days at NTCA’s a
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NTCA Files Reply Comments in Support of Alaska Connect Fund Program
(Feb. 15) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA noted its support for the creation of an Alaska Connect Fund...
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RTIME Day 4: The ‘Big Three’ Topics in Broadband Deployment
After a busy few days of panels, networking and informative question-and-answer sessions, the final day of RTIME focused on how to help the more 2,20
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NTCA Celebrates Talented, Dedicated and Innovative Excellence Award Winners
Tampa, Fla., (February 14, 2024) —During the 2024 RTIME, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association recognized 10 rural telecom leaders who have...
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RTIME Day 3: The Universal Service Fund and Women in Telecom
Day three of RTIME started off with educational sessions on topics like cybersecurity, regulatory issues, navigating construction challenges and the
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RTIME Day 2: A Conversation With Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
During her opening remarks at RTIME, NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield shared her “Magic 8 Ball” predictions for NTCA’s 70th year and labeled 2024 as the “Y