tag:www.natoa.org,2007-12-14:/policy-advocacy//1 2009-11-09T18:18:50Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.368 2009-11-09T16:26:40Z 2009-11-09T18:18:50Z

Last week, NATOA filed reply comments on Level 3’s petition to the FCC requesting that the Commission preempt the requirements of the New York State Thruway Authority (“NYSTA”) for access to its rights-of-way and conduit network under Section 253...

NATOA http://www.natoa.org Last week, NATOA filed reply comments on Level 3’s petition to the FCC requesting that the Commission preempt the requirements of the New York State Thruway Authority (“NYSTA”) for access to its rights-of-way and conduit network under Section 253... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/fjfCY4WEXeE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/nysta-comments.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.361 2009-10-08T17:34:49Z 2009-10-08T17:35:49Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org Representative Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced today the Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act of 2009 (H.R. 3745).&nbsp; The CAP Act addresses some of the most crucial issues currently facing public, educational, and government (PEG) channels.&nbsp; NATOA, along with the Alliance for... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/jjz522PX1U4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/rep-baldwin-introduces-the-cap.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.346 2009-06-09T20:23:50Z 2009-06-09T20:25:14Z

Hovis Written Statement House Sub 060909.pdf...

NATOA http://www.natoa.org Hovis Written Statement House Sub 060909.pdf... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/sClAW3-ybfw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/hovis-testimony-on-cell-tax-fa.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.336 2009-04-23T18:26:20Z 2009-04-23T18:58:05Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org In reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission, NATOA has urged that the Commission coordinate its efforts to compare international broadband offerings and conduct a domestic consumer survey.&nbsp; These studies, required of the Commission by the Broadband Data Improvement Act... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/nUmLS5KTq58" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/natoa-recommends-fcc-coordinat.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.335 2009-04-23T18:13:42Z 2009-04-23T18:25:44Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA has filed comments with the FCC regarding the role that the Commission should take in helping NTIA to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp; In its comments, NATOA urges the... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/jqeUh5u3qVQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/natoa-urges-fcc-to-preserve-lo.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.334 2009-04-23T18:10:41Z 2009-04-23T18:12:51Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA lead 130 communities and organizations in filing comprehensive comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for Information on how to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp;... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/AYvqXVt795o" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/policy-matters/natoa-leads-over-130-others-in.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.325 2009-04-01T04:38:35Z 2009-04-01T04:57:13Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA has issued a general invitation to all communities to sign on to the NTIA/RUS Broadband Stimulus comments being drafted by NATOA.&nbsp; For more information,..... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/7icT9WNS3-4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/policy-matters/natoa-invites-all-communities.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.322 2009-03-25T18:32:33Z 2009-03-25T18:39:52Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org The Michigan chapter of NATOA has released a 12-page report outlining the 10 disappointments of cable deregulation in Michigan and suggesting both immediate and long-term next steps for regulators and lawmakers.&nbsp; The complete report can be found here or by... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/mjPI_6QW4og" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/policy-matters/michigan-natoa-releases-report.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.316 2009-02-13T11:16:41Z 2009-02-13T11:20:42Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org The Senate Commerce Committee has announced its subcommittee structure for the 111th Congress, and included amongst the group is the creation of a Communications and Technology Subcommittee.&nbsp; The subcommittee will be chaired by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), and its ranking... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/3W14wQ_2I3M" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/kerry-named-chair-of-new-senat.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.315 2009-02-12T18:43:39Z 2009-02-13T12:20:11Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org Both the broadband provisions and funding level under the conference version of the stimulus bill have been made available.&nbsp; The bill sets funding at $7.2 billion, with RUS receiving $2.5 billion and NTIA getting $4.7 billion.&nbsp; Also of note in... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/o8nZiHA7Apc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/broadband-to-receive-72-billio.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.308 2009-02-10T17:27:45Z 2009-02-10T17:50:05Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org The Senate has voted to pass its $838 billion version of the economic stimulus bill, which would provide $7 billion in funding for broadband deployment.&nbsp; The Senate bill, which saw significant changes and compromises before its eventual passage, was originally... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/eTIbdB6Zedg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/senate-passes-economic-stimulu.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.307 2009-02-04T15:35:44Z 2009-02-04T15:42:01Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org The House has passed the DTV Delay Act, just days after its first efforts to move the DTV transition date to June 12 failed.&nbsp; The bill, taken up from the Senate after it was passed on unanimous consent, will allow... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/ZbIHZ7Hy64s" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/house-passes-dtv-delay-act-awa.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.306 2009-02-03T16:44:53Z 2009-02-03T16:49:54Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org Anna Gomez, a former FCC staffer and legal advisor to Chairman William Kennard, has been named the new acting chief of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.&nbsp; After her tenure at the FCC, Ms. Gomez went on to work... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/gsETHXtV074" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/gomez-named-acting-chief-of-nt.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.305 2009-01-30T14:07:58Z 2009-01-30T14:19:15Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org On the heels of the defeat of the first DTV Delay Act in the House, the Senate has passed a revised version of the Act.&nbsp; The new version of the Act changes language regarding public safety use of vacated spectrum... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/A1Y9UeMKu4o" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/senate-passes-updated-version.html tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.301 2009-01-22T07:37:56Z 2009-01-22T07:38:31Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org In a letter to Congressional Leadership, NATOA has indicated its appreciation and support for the broadband provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp; The letter, addressed to Senators Reid and McConnell, Speaker Pelosi and Representative Boehner, restates... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/c_leXmQ92Wk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/local-governments-express-supp.html