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 ...

Washington, DC – June 13, 2019 – Yesterday, Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Gary Peters (D-MI), John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act (“Broadband DATA Act”), which would require the Federal Communications Commission to issue rules regarding data collection with respect to broadband service availability.  Competitive Carriers ...

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 ...