USTelecom Press Releases

FCC Order to Reform Lifeline Program Makes Sound Fiscal Changes

kdhingra@ustelecom.org — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:18 +0000

01.31.2012

Ensures Continued Service to Low-Income Consumers

Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344

USTelecom Supports FCC Effort to Reform Lifeline Program

kdhingra@ustelecom.org — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:14:24 +0000

01.09.2012

Background: Today Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski gave a speech outlining proposals to reform the Lifeline Program.

Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344

New USTelecom Website Showcases Benefits of Broadband

kdhingra@ustelecom.org — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:45:24 +0000

01.05.2012

The United States Telecom Association this week officially unveiled a new multimedia website that provides robust information on the broadband industry, highlighting the many opportunities and services available to Americans through access to broadband.

Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344

USTelecom Welcomes Senate Committee Vote Approving Nominees For FCC Commissioners Posts

kdhingra@ustelecom.org — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:44:10 +0000

12.08.2011

The Senate Commerce Committee approved the nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai to serve as Federal Communications Commission commissioners.

Background: Today the Senate Commerce Committee approved the nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai to serve as Federal Communications Commission commissioners.

Cyber Bill Would Promote Industry-Government Information Sharing

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

11.30.2011

Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation that would encourage government and industry to share on cyber threats.

Contact: Anne Veigle

Work: 202.326.7344

USTelecom Welcomes Nominations to FCC

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

11.01.2011

USTelecom President & CEO Walter B. McCormick Jr. welcomes President Obama’s announcement that he intends to nominate Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai to serve on the Federal Communications Commission.

Contact: Anne Veigle

Work: 202.326.7344

Please attribute the following statement to USTelecom President & CEO Walter B. McCormick Jr.:

USTelecom Statement: FCC Order Opens Door to Greater Broadband Deployment

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

10.27.2011

Today the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an order to reform the universal service and intercarrier compensation programs, updating them to accelerate deployment of broadband in high-cost areas.

Contact: Anne Veigle

Work: 202.326.7344

Provides Significant Benefits to Consumers

USTelecom Welcomes New Government Affairs Staffer

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

10.17.2011

USTelecom announced today it has hired a new member of its government affairs team.

Contact: Anne Veigle

Work: 202.326.7344

USTelecom Statement on FCC Commitment to Reforming Universal Service and Intercarrier Compensation

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

10.06.2011

Today Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowksi outlined his plans for universal service and intercarrier compensation reform, which he said he plans to bring to a vote at the end of October.

Contact: Anne Veigle

Work: 202.326.7344

Statement on House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

10.05.2011

The House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force’s recommendations released today is a significant contribution to the ongoing discussions about how we secure our nation’s networks from cyber-attacks.

Contact: Anne Veigle

Work: 202.326.7344