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 ...

Washington, DC – November 15, 2018 – Today, during its November Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) adopted a Report and Order (“Order”) that updates Hearing Aid Compatibility (“HAC”) reporting requirements.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) thanks the Commission for its work on HAC issues, as CCA members remain committed to ensuring that all consumers, includ ...

Washington, DC – November 13, 2018 – Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) and BuyBack Booth today announced a strategic partnership to provide cellular handset trade-in programs in retail stores of CCA members.  BuyBack Booth’s program includes the use of a proprietary on-phone diagnostic application and a point-of-purchase machine, which will help eliminate the various operational obstacles and financi ...

Washington, DC – October 29, 2018 – Today, in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) encouraged the Commission to make more mid-band spectrum in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band available for flexible use, while appropriately protecting incumbent users, particularly those providing critical services to remote areas of the United States ...

Today, the White House released a Presidential Memorandum directing the Department of Commerce to develop a national spectrum strategy and to produce several reports on spectrum related issues.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) applauds the Administration for its focus on spectrum policy, as access to additional valuable spectrum resources will help foster economic growth and spur innovation, especi ...

Washington, DC – October 24, 2018 – Today, Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) announced Internet of Things America LLC as the winner of its startup pitch competition, which took place at CCA’s 2018 Annual Convention (“Convention”) in Orlando, FL.  Eight innovative companies presented their products and services to competitive carrier executives, technology leaders, and attendees, and IoT America was s ...

Washington, DC – October 23, 2019 – Today, during its Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) adopted a Report and Order (“Order”) revising existing rules governing Citizens Band Radio Services (“CBRS”), or 3.5 GHz spectrum, including to license Priority Access Licenses (“PALs”) at the county level.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) thanks Commissioner Michael O’R ...

Washington, DC – October 17, 2018 – Today, Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) released a new study on the positive economic impact the Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act (“AIRWAVES Act”) will have on the United States, and particularly for rural America.  The study was prepared by telecommunications expert Raul Katz, Director of Business St ...

Washington, DC – October 16, 2018 – Today, in an ex parte filed with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) reiterated its support for the FCC’s draft Report and Order (“draft Order”) seeking to revise existing rules governing Citizens Band Radio Services (“CBRS”), specifically by proposing to license Priority Access Licenses (“PALs”) at the c ...