Washington, DC – September 6, 2019 – Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Bob Latta (R-OH), Donald McEachin (D-VA) and Billy Long (R-MO) introduced broadband data mapping bills to improve the granularity and accuracy of current federal broadband data maps. H.R. 4429, The Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act (“Broadband DATA Act,”), introduced by Representatives Loebsack a ...

Washington, DC – August 15, 2019 – Yesterday, in reply comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), ACA Connects – America’s Communications Association (“ACA Connects”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”), and Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter”) (collectively, the “Coalition”) urged the Commission to adopt the 5G Plus Plan (the “Plan”), the Coalition’s compre ...

Washington, DC – August 14, 2019 – Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) today announced a strategic partnership with Direct Communication Solutions (“DCS”) to deliver turnkey 4G LTE Internet of Things (“IoT”) Fleet Management and Asset Tracking solutions (“MiFleet”) for CCA carrier members.  MiFleet powered by DCS is a fully managed fleet and asset tracking solution.  Carriers utilizing the service will ...

Washington, DC – August 7, 2019 – Today, Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) and America’s Communications Association (“ACA Connects”) announced a partnership surrounding CCA’s 2019 Annual Convention (“Convention”), taking place September 16-18 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.  As part of the partnership, ACA Connects will host its third 2019 Member Regional Meeting at the Conventio ...

Washington, DC – July 24, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (“Committee”) favorably reported S. 1625, the United States 5G Leadership Act; S. 1822, the Broadband DATA Act; and S. 893, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act, out of Committee, alongside other pending Committee business.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) commends Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS), Rankin ...

Washington, DC – July 16, 2019 – Today, Tim Donovan, SVP of Legislative Affairs for Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”), testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (“Subcommittee”) hearing entitled, “Our Wireless Future: Building a Comprehensive Approach to Spectrum Policy.”  CCA thanks Chairman Michael Doyle (D-PA), Ranking Member Robert L ...

Washington, DC – July 2, 2019 – Today, in a filing with the Federal Communications Commission, ACA Connects – America’s Communications Association (“ACA Connects”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”), and Charter Communications presented a comprehensive proposal for repurposing a large portion of valuable midband spectrum, C-Band spectrum (3.7-4.2 GHz) -- at least 370 megahertz or more -- for 5G wirel ...

Washington, DC – June 28, 2019 – Yesterday, in an ex parte filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) encouraged the Commission to reevaluate its mobile Form 477 data submission parameters to produce coverage maps that more accurately reflect consumers’ on-the-ground experiences.  Specifically, CCA suggested the FCC standardize signal s ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 26, 2019 – Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) today announced a strategic partnership with 10T Tech Limited (“10T Tech”) to deliver a simple, flexible and cost effective eSIM solution to CCA carrier members.  As device manufacturers add eUICC or eSIM to devices, mobile network operators are required to invest in eSIM solutions in order to keep pace with new activation experienc ...

Washington, DC – June 25, 2019 – Today, Tim Donovan, SVP of Legislative Affairs for Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”), testified before the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure (“Subcommittee”) in its hearing entitled, “Broadband Mapping: Small Carrier Perspectives on a Path Forward.”  CCA thanks Chairman Jared Golden (D-ME), Ranking Member Stauber (R-MN) a ...