Press Release
NTCA Applauds NTIA BEAD Letter of Credit Waiver
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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Federal Filing
NTCA Files Petition for Waiver of USAC Deadlines
(Oct 27) In a petition filed with the FCC, NTCA requested a waiver for relief and avoidance of unnecessary administrative...
Blog
For Real, the VA is Examining VR for Healthcare
"Avoided cost” is generally defined as the incremental cost that is not incurred when activity or output is suspended or declined. Stayed home instead
Blog
When the Rubber Meets the Road
I recently had the opportunity to join forces with my friend and colleague, Gary Bolton, CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, to share some thought
Press Release
NTCA Applauds Biden ACP Supplemental Request
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association released the following statement from CEO Shirley Bloomfield following the Biden Administration’s request for supplemental funding...
Federal Filing
NTCA Encourages the FCC to Positioning the Universal Service Fund as a “Sustainability Framework”
(Oct 23) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA demonstrated that the ongoing mission of universal service involves not just...
Federal Filing
NTCA Recommends Methods for an Efficient and Effective 5G Fund for Rural America
(Oct. 23) In comments filed with the FCC pertaining to the FCC’s 5G Fund for Rural America, NTCA recommended the...
Blog
DRN Installs Essential ER Telehealth in North Dakota
Access to high-quality healthcare just got easier for one North Dakota community thanks to high-speed fiber connectivity from its local provider.
Federal Filing
NTCA Proposes Alternative Cost Allocation Rule for NG911
(Oct 19) In a meeting with the FCC's Public Safety Bureau, NTCA staff proposed a minor change to proposed rules...
Federal Filing
NTCA Joins in Responding to NTIA Filing that Supports Price Regulation and Broad Impact Framework
(Oct 18) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA joined several other associations in response to NTIA filing that proposed...
Blog
The Importance of Spending Federal Funds to Build Broadband Right the First Time
By NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield and Fiber Broadband Association President and CEO Gary Bolton
Policymakers and stakeholders of all kinds have herald
Blog
Shalom Means Peace and Harmony
I had fully intended this week’s blog to be a follow-up piece about NTCA 2023 Fall Conference, which concluded a mere two weeks ago in Boston. The mee
Federal Filing
NTCA Meets to Discuss Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
(Oct 12) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Simington, NTCA urged FCC to recognize and seek input on the...
Federal Filing
NTCA Meets to Discuss Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
(Oct 12) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Gomez, NTCA urged FCC to recognize and seek input on the...
Federal Filing
NTCA Meets to Discuss Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
(Oct 11) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, NTCA urged FCC to recognize and seek input on the...
Federal Filing
NTCA Comments on Cybersecurity Labeling for the Internet of Things (IoT)
(Oct 6) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness among consumers - such as...
Federal Filing
NTCA Meets to Discuss Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
(Oct 6) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA urged FCC to recognize and seek input on the...
Federal Filing
NTCA Meets to Discuss Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet
(Oct 5) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA urged FCC to recognize and seek input on the...
Blog
Data Shows How NTCA Members Lead the Charge
I have so many priorities and “to dos” on my list following an engaging and timely NTCA 2023 Fall Conference last week in Boston. At the top of my lis
Press Release
NTCA Congratulates Carr, Starks on Reconfirmation
NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association issued the following statement from CEO Shirley Bloomfield after the U.S. Senate reconfirmed Brendan Carr and...