Priorities
CCA Advocacy Priorities:
CCA policy priorities include all facets of the telecommunications industry, led by our members’ needs and an annual Advocacy Agenda. Some of these include, but are not limited to the following.
SPECTRUM
CCA supports policies ensuring equitable access to spectrum resources needed to deploy networks. CCA advocates for increasing flexibility in existing bands when possible, and seeks additional spectrum resources for commercial use. CCA also supports efforts to facilitate, improve, and maximize public/private collaboration and interagency cooperation in federal spectrum management.
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF)
Many CCA carrier members rely on the Universal Service Fund (USF) to deploy, maintain, and upgrade networks in hard-to-serve and high-cost areas that may not otherwise present a business case for deployment. CCA continues to prioritize a sufficient and predictable USF for services to rural America.
NETWORK SECURITY
CCA works to ensure that its members have the information and resources needed to protect their networks and customers, and advocates against onerous regulatory or reporting requirements for small and rural carriers where appropriate.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The capacity to build, upgrade, and maintain networks efficiently is crucial for connecting consumers and remaining competitive. CCA members often face unique environmental and geographic challenges that complicate infrastructure work. CCA advocates to facilitate the deployment of infrastructure for its members and to secure policies that spur and support deployment of services.
NETWORK POLICIES
CCA members stretch resources as far as possible to innovate and deploy networks in challenging areas. CCA members often encounter unique needs, financial and resource constraints, and technical challenges in the communications service provider ecosystem. CCA advocates for competitive network policies to meet their needs. Importantly, transitioning to all-IP networks can help resolve several of these network policy issues. CCA also focuses on the cumulative regulatory burdens placed on carriers by policymakers and on advocacy to reduce those burdens.
PUBLIC SAFETY
CCA advocates for reasonable regulations and technical solutions that do not jeopardize the security of carrier networks or unduly burden members.
DEVICES
CCA works to ensure that its members have acceptable access to devices and functionalities to stay competitive and meet consumer demand.
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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.
Washington, D.C., November 18, 2024 – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement: “CCA would like to congratulate Brendan Carr on his appointment as the next Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Carr’s deep understanding of communications policy, especially the unique needs of rural America and the importance of ensuring access to robust mobile broadband services, is key to maximizing innovation and our nation’s competitiveness. We look forward to continuing to work with Carr to promote policies that enhance competition, expand connectivity, and provide solutions 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.