Washington, D.C. – Mobile carriers and communications service stakeholders across the nation and around the globe will convene at CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show (MCS) as Fierce Network presents its headline keynote panel, “Broadband Initiatives in the Trump Administration,” at the show. Hosted by Fierce Network on Tuesday, April 15, at 9:00 am MT, panelists will explore the broadband landscape during the Trump Administration, delving into the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and the 5G Fund for Rural America. The session, and all main stage keynotes, will be live streamed. CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show will take place on April 14-16 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. Panelists will look at broadband funding programs, litigation, and regulations under the new administration. Other topics will include spectrum initiatives and potential affordability programs as replacements to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Through expert insights, this panel aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Trump Administration's broadband initiatives and future directions for policy and technology in achieving universal connectivity. Speakers will include: Linda Hardesty, Executive Editor and Chief Analyst, Fierce Network (panel moderator) Chris Champion, VP, Government Relations, C Spire Bryan Darr, VP - Government Affairs, Ookla George Kamba, Director of Government Affairs, UScellular “I’m delighted Fierce Network is back hosting this keynote panel on key programs like BEAD and the 5G Fund, which greatly affect CCA members and the consumers they serve,” said Tim Donovan, President and CEO of CCA. “CCA and its members are keenly focused on these issues and more including spectrum initiatives and the impact of the continued lack of auction authority . I look forward to hearing the timely insights from this panel of experts, which will certainly prompt interesting discussions throughout the show.” ### 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. CCA’s 2025 Mobile Carriers Show will take place April 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. CCA’s 2025 Annual Convention will take place September 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas. Visit ccamobile.org and on X, @CCAMobile and #MCS2025.

Washington, D.C. – Comfone AG, a global supplier of roaming services, has announced a strategic partnership with Competitive Carriers Association (CCA). Comfone currently works with MNOs and CSPs to deliver the full range of international roaming services, and in an exciting move for the industry, Comfone is offering its widely lauded Key2roam Platform and roaming hub services to CCA carrier members. Comfone’s Key2roam Roaming Hub is an industry-leading, award-winning service providing unmatched access in the world of roaming through a wealth of experience, technical expertise and unparalleled customer support. The Key2roam Hub has the largest coverage of any provider in the world, with more than 30,000 connections spanning over 500 operators. Comfone recently completed new trials and is now able to process 5G roaming traffic, in addition to all other services (2G, 3G, LTE, VoLTE, IoT, M2M and CAMEL). "Both CCA and their carrier members are an important part of our current and future strategic business plans, and this partnership allows us to benefit them both,” said Daniel Heutschi, CEO of Comfone. “It is our goal that every subscriber, regardless of carrier type, size or location, is able to participate.” Tim Donovan, President and CEO of CCA, said, “CCA is pleased to partner with Comfone to bring these technical solutions to all carriers.” ### 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.

All Keynotes to be Livestreamed

Washington, D.C. – Today, Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) President and CEO Tim Donovan testified before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on the state of rural broadband deployment and connectivity. CCA commends the Subcommittee for holding the hearing and calling attention to the challenges rural communications providers face, along with the need for congressional action to support broadband expansion. “Our industry needs decisive action from federal policymakers to expand and maintain critical services in rural areas, including through addressing an existential threat to the Universal Service Fund (USF) in the courts and modernizing many aspects to continue this important program; improving the 5G Fund and basing eligibility on reliable mobile mapping data; supporting successful implementation of the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with reasonable modifications; ensuring network security; restoring spectrum auction authority; and reforming the siting and permitting process to provide operators with greater certainty and drive rural broadband deployment,” said Donovan in his written testimony. “These actions are critical to ensuring that all Americans have access to reliable broadband services that support economic growth, innovation, and connectivity in today’s digital world. […] CCA is committed to working with all stakeholders to accomplish the challenging task of promoting broadband connectivity for millions of consumers in rural America.” 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.

Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) members from across the country convened in Washington, D.C. on February 12 for an annual advocacy fly-in event. CCA’s Capitol Hill Day serves as an opportunity for rural, regional, and nationwide wireless and communications industry leaders to unite and advocate for policies that will strengthen competition, promote innovation, and improve connectivity for the benefit of all consumers. CCA was pleased to welcome Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman John Joyce (R-PA), as keynote speaker. CCA members met directly with lawmakers and key Congressional staff to discuss how Congress can support competitive carriers in the 119 th Congress. CCA members stressed the critical importance of preserving the Universal Service Fund (USF) for expanding and maintaining networks to serve high-cost areas, and for reliable 5G coverage data mapping that accurately reflects consumers’ mobile experiences. Members also urged Congress to prioritize spectrum access in rural America by reinstating the FCC’s auction authority and developing a long-term spectrum strategy including identifying underutilized bands for commercial use and optimizing the efficiency of existing spectrum resources. Members also highlighted the need for infrastructure reform to overcome deployment barriers, advocating for streamlined federal permitting and siting policies, clear federal guidance on network security while ensuring compliance burdens are manageable for smaller carriers, and tax policies that encourage investment in connectivity, including R&D tax credits and tax exemptions for broadband funding programs and spectrum licenses. “CCA is an extremely effective advocacy organization and represents our members’ collective voices in performing the important work of deploying our nation’s critical communications networks,” said Maureen McCabe Moore, SVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer, GCI Communications Corp., and Chair of the Board, CCA. “We seek to shape policies that promote fairness, drive innovation, and ensure that every American has access to cutting-edge connectivity.” Tim Donovan, CCA’s President and CEO, added, “Our advocacy efforts are only possible because of the dedication and engagement of our members, who work tirelessly to expand connectivity across the country. Together, we are ensuring that all Americans, regardless of location, can stay connected in today’s digital world.” 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.

Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement: “CCA congratulates Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on being named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senator Cruz has been dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and U.S. leadership in the telecommunications marketplace, including in rural America. We look forward to continued collaboration with him and the entire Commerce Committee to preserve and expand connectivity nationwide for all Americans.” 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.

Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement: “We are overwhelmingly pleased that Congress has passed legislation to fully fund the ‘Rip and Replace’ program as part of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This funding has been desperately needed to meet the national security mandate created by Congress and fulfills Congress’s commitment to small and rural telecommunications carriers and the communities they serve. CCA is proud to have led the industry effort to secure the funding required for this national security mandate, and we are grateful to the members of Congress and their staffs who have kept the issue at the forefront, working to secure the funding over several years. Many have tirelessly championed this initiative in a bipartisan manner to get us to this point, including Congressional leadership, who recognized and prioritized the need to keep rural communities connected while addressing the risk posed by untrusted equipment for all Americans. We look forward to the President signing this important bill into law, and continued collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission to efficiently and successfully fulfill the goals of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement 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.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media, & Broadband, in a hearing titled “Communications Networks Safety and Security.”  CCA commends the Subcommittee for holding the hearing and for its work on the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, also known as “Rip and Replace.” This funding shortfall not only threatens connectivity in rural America, but also seriously compromises national security. CCA also emphasizes the importance of network security and the challenges faced, in particular, by smaller providers. “CCA is committed to working with all stakeholders to accomplish the challenging task of securing U.S. networks while maintaining communications services for millions of consumers in rural America,” said Donovan in his written testimony. “Strengthening our communications networks to ensure that all consumers have access to the latest fixed and mobile broadband services is critical to our national security, disaster preparedness and response, and economic growth. To that end, Congress must immediately fill the $3.08 billion funding gap for the Rip & Replace Program and support increased cooperation and partnership between federal partners and carriers to protect and defend our networks.” 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.

Washington, D.C. – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement: “CCA congratulates Representative Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) on being named Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “Chairman-elect Guthrie has been a longtime leader on spectrum, security and rural connectivity issues, and we look forward to working with him to prioritize growth, innovation and collaboration in the competitive communications industry to benefit all Americans.” 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.