Statement on Release of “Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act”
Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on Release of “Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act”
Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement regarding the release of the “Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act:”
“CCA commends Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) for introducing S. 4049, the ‘Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act,’ which would provide the remaining funds needed for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Program).
The bill would address the $3.08 billion shortfall in the Program to ‘rip and replace’ equipment from untrusted vendors with trusted alternatives. As Program participants reach or surpass their prorated funding allocations, carriers are deciding where they will have to reduce or even eliminate wireless service for both their own subscribers and the tens of millions of Americans who roam onto their networks for connectivity. This will be especially harmful for those trying to call 9-1-1 and receive emergency services. Congress must immediately commit to providing these funds to ensure continued connectivity on secure wireless networks. I thank the Senators for prioritizing this critical issue.”
For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org.
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