Washington, DC – October, 2 2018 – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) announced that at this month’s Open Meeting, it will consider an item to revise its existing rules governing Citizens Band Radio Services (“CBRS”), which will utilize spectrum between 3.55 to 3.70 GHz. While CCA looks forward to reviewing the Commission’s draft item in detail, we applaud the FCC’s good wo ...

Washington, DC – September 28, 2018 – Today, Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) participated in a 5G Summit at the White House. The summit featured key leaders from across the Administration demonstrating a commitment to supporting global leadership in 5G and next-generation broadband deployment. ...

Washington, DC – September 25, 2018 – At today’s Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) voted to adopt a Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order to address inconsistent and unpredictable siting obstacles faced by competitive carriers at the state and local levels. Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) applauds the FCC’s adoption of today’s item, which builds upo ...

Green Bay, WI; Overland Park, Kan.; and Washington, D.C. – Sept. 24, 2018 – Associated Carrier Group (ACG), Sprint and Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) are collaborating to offer Device Hub services to ACG members, providing regional and smaller carriers with a one-stop solution for timely access to devices. ...

Washington, DC – September 19, 2018 – Today, in a filing with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) applauded the FCC for its draft Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order, which the Commission is scheduled to vote upon at its upcoming Open Meeting. The draft Order aptly highlights certain jurisdictions that have adopted reasonable legi ...

Washington, DC – September 17, 2018 – Today, in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) expressed its support for the Commission’s plan to together auction valuable millimeter (“mmW”) spectrum in the Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands. The Commission also should consider adding other bands such as the 42 GHz to this prop ...

Washington, DC – September 10, 2018 – Today, in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) encouraged the Commission to further free-up additional spectrum resources for licensed mobile wireless use and continue its efforts to auction such spectrum as soon as possible, consistent with Chairman Pai’s proposal to simultaneously a ...

Washington, DC – September 10, 2018 – Today, in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) applauded the Commission for its continued work to properly allocate Mobility Fund II (“MF II”) support so that unserved parts of the United States can be identified, thereby expanding access to broadband services throughout the country. ...

Washington, DC – September 4, 2018 – Today, Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Commissioner Brendan Carr announced FCC proposals to cut costs and streamline approval processes at the state and local level for 5G expansion. ...

Washington, DC – August 30, 2018 – Yesterday, Competitive Carriers Association (CCA), CTIA, the wireless industry association, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDI) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), announced the opening for submissions for Administrator of the Hearing Aid Com ...