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CCA statement on Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ comments on “rip & replace”
February 8, 2023
Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ comments on “rip & replace” in today’s House Communications and Technology hearing, “Liftoff: Unleashing Innovation In Satellite Communications Technologies.”
“I thank Chair McMorris Rodgers for her focus on ensuring the shortfall in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program is funded as soon as possible. She ‘hit the nail on the head’ saying that timing could not be more urgent with focus on security increased in light of the balloon linked to the Chinese government flying over our nation last week. This is a bipartisan, national security issue that must be addressed immediately. Impacted carriers, their consumers, and the millions of Americans that roam on their networks must not be negatively impacted by insufficient funding. The time to act is now, and I thank Rep. McMorris Rodgers for her comments during today’s hearing.”
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Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement regarding the hearing “Big Hacks & Big Tech: China’s Cybersecurity Threat” by the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law: “We thank the Senate Judiciary Committee for convening today’s hearing on China's cybersecurity threat. The congressionally mandated Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program’s $3.08 billion shortfall leaves networks vulnerable and an important national security mandate incomplete. “The situation is dire: Rural telecommunications providers are being forced to decide where to remove equipment but not replace it, eliminating service both to their own subscribers as well as millions of Americans who roam onto their networks for connectivity, including for 9-1-1 and emergency services. These are permanent choices that are detrimental to service availability and entire businesses. Congress must eliminate this security risk by immediately and fully funding the Program.” For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org . ### About Competitive Carriers Association Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.
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