Washington, DC – April 10, 2019 – Today, the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (“Committee”) held a hearing entitled, “Broadband Mapping: Challenges and Solutions.” Tim Donovan, SVP of Legislative Affairs for Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”), testified before the Committee and urged the Committee to base policy decisions to close the digital divide on reliable m ...

Denver, CO – April 9, 2019 – Today, Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) announced a strategic partnership with Award Solutions to bring a 5G Certification Program to the competitive carrier ecosystem. Now available, the Foundations in 5G Certification Program will help build 5G skills and knowledge leveraging Award Solutions’ newest blended learning platform. ...

Washington, DC – April 4, 2019 – Earlier this week, Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) filed comments with the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) on ways to improve technology availability in rural areas.  CCA encouraged the USDA to facilitate more ubiquitous broadband deployment in rural America by supporting commercial use of spectrum, providing funds for broadband networks deployment, ...

Washington, DC – March 6, 2019 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business (“Committee”) held a hearing entitled, “Rebuilding America: Small Business Perspective,” focusing on current infrastructure needs and how small businesses can benefit.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) thanks Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Ranking Member Steve Chabot (R-OH) and the entire Commit ...

Washington, DC – February 13, 2019 – Today, the Administration announced the American Broadband Initiative and released its “American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report,” (“Report”) outlining ways that the Federal Government can increase broadband access and spur private sector investment in broadband.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) commends the Administration for releasing the Report, especi ...

Washington, DC – February 6, 2019 – Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (“Committee”) held a hearing entitled, “Winning the Race to 5G and the Next Era of Technology Innovation in the United States.”  Steven K. Berry, President & CEO of Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) testified before the Committee along with Brad Gillen, EVP of CTIA; Shailen Bhatt, President & CEO ...

Washington, DC – January 9, 2019 – Today, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) was elected to serve as the new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) congratulates Senator Wicker and looks forward to continued work with the Chairman and the entire Committee on issues most important to competitive carriers. ...

Washington, DC – January 3, 2019 – Late yesterday, the Senate confirmed Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks to new terms as Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) by unanimous voice vote.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) commends the Senate for confirming both nominees, and congratulates Commissioners Carr and Starks. ...

Washington, DC – December 11, 2018 – Today, in reply comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) encouraged the Commission to adopt policies that promote flexible use of 3.7-4.2 GHz spectrum (“C-Band”).  Mid-band spectrum plays an important role in 5G development, and CCA urged the Commission to clear at least 320 megahertz of C ...

Washington, DC – December 11, 2018 – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (“Subcommittee”) held a hearing entitled, “RAY BAUM’S Act: A Bipartisan Foundation for Bridging the Digital Divide.”  Tim Donovan, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs for Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) testified before the Subcommittee, commending enactment ...