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NATOA http://www.natoa.org Today NATOA filed Comments in response to the FCC's Further Notice on Broadband Data Collection in Docket 07-38.&nbsp; NATOA supports the development of a national broadband strategy and has, with its comments, released its own Broadband Principles in support of... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/340743977" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/comments-in-response-to-fccs-f.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.207 2008-07-18T03:59:00Z 2008-07-17T20:36:14Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org The National Association of Telecommunications Officers &amp; Advisors (NATOA) has adopted and released formal Broadband Principles encouraging the immediate development of a National Broadband Strategy. The ten Broadband Principles, created by a task force of NATOA members, outline the... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/340743978" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/policy-matters/broadband-principles.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.209 2008-07-07T21:28:25Z 2008-07-17T21:36:06Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA filed an ex parte letter requesting the Commission deny the requested regulatory relief by Qwest.&nbsp; NATOA filed comments in support of NATOA members and specifically the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, the Greater Metro (Denver) Telecommunications Consortium, and the... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/340743979" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/objection-to-qwest-request-for.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.208 2008-07-07T21:19:21Z 2008-07-17T21:28:04Z

NATOA, joined by NLC, NACo, and the USCM filed Reply Comments in the FCC's 700 MHz Public Safety Spectrum proceeding in the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands, Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public...

NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA, joined by NLC, NACo, and the USCM filed Reply Comments in the FCC's 700 MHz Public Safety Spectrum proceeding in the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands, Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/340743980" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/700-mhz-public-safety-spectrum.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.200 2008-07-02T16:46:51Z 2008-07-17T20:26:11Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org The Alliance for Community Media Releases Survey ResultsAssessing the Damage:&nbsp; Survey shows that state video franchise laws bring no rate relief while harming public benefits.... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/326478526" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/policy-matters/assessing-the-damage-acm-surve.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.198 2008-06-30T14:14:15Z 2008-06-30T14:38:50Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org On Friday, June 27, 2008 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Cincinnati, OH) issued its DECISION which ruled in favor of the Federal Communications Commission's Franchising Order.&nbsp; The FCC Franchise Order, contested by NATOA, ACM, ACD, NLC... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/326478527" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/court-actions/us-court-of-appeals-upholds-fc.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.196 2008-06-20T14:41:57Z 2008-06-20T14:51:54Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org In joint comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of Telecommunications Officers &amp; Advisors (NATOA), the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National League of Cities (NLC) and the US Conference of Mayors (USCM) stated,... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/316524743" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/natoa-naco-nlc-uscm-file-joint.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.194 2008-06-09T14:35:00Z 2008-06-09T14:37:11Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org FCC to Hold Digital Television Consumer Education Workshop Focused on DTV Converter Boxes on June 19, 2008.&nbsp; The Workshop will be webcast.&nbsp; Those interested in attending must RSVP.&nbsp; Use this link to learn more.... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/310279301" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/fcc-to-hold-digital-television.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.193 2008-06-05T09:43:36Z 2008-06-05T09:48:03Z

On June 1, NATOA filed comments in two FCC proceedings. In the Broadcast Localism proceeding (MB Docket No. 04-233), NATOA argued in favor of several proposals that are aimed at improving broadcast localism and diversity, including the use of local advisory boards. And in the 911/Non-Initialized Phones proceeding (PS Docket No. 08-51), NATOA asserted that the Commission should first develop a complete record before taking any actions that may limit the use of such phones by at-risk populations.

NATOA http://www.natoa.org On June 1, NATOA filed comments in two FCC proceedings. In the Broadcast Localism proceeding (MB Docket No. 04-233), NATOA argued in favor of several proposals that are aimed at improving broadcast localism and diversity, including the use of local advisory boards. And in the 911/Non-Initialized Phones proceeding (PS Docket No. 08-51), NATOA asserted that the Commission should first develop a complete record before taking any actions that may limit the use of such phones by at-risk populations. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/307048251" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/natoa-files-comments-in-two-fc.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.192 2008-06-05T09:35:51Z 2008-06-05T11:02:09Z

Both Congressmen John Conyers and Edward Markey have introduced net neutrality legislation this session. Conyers bill, the Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (H.R. 5994), would make Internet discrimination a violation of antitrust law. Markey’s legislation, the Internet Freedom Preservation act of 2008 (H.R. 5353), would codify the FCC’s principles of Internet nondiscrimination and ensure the Commission’s authority to enforce them.

NATOA http://www.natoa.org Both Congressmen John Conyers and Edward Markey have introduced net neutrality legislation this session. Conyers bill, the Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (H.R. 5994), would make Internet discrimination a violation of antitrust law. Markey’s legislation, the Internet Freedom Preservation act of 2008 (H.R. 5353), would codify the FCC’s principles of Internet nondiscrimination and ensure the Commission’s authority to enforce them. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/307048253" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/net-neutrality-legislation-two.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.190 2008-06-05T09:14:41Z 2008-06-05T09:23:31Z

NATOA continues in its representation in this case, which has three primary issues: the intersection of Section 253 and 332; whether the standard for Section 253(a) as applied by the Ninth Circuit in the Auburn case is the correct standard (assuming Section 253 applies); and whether Section 253 is violated when the court believes that an ordinance has what the court believes is too much discretion in determining whether to grant or deny an application even though it could be done consistent with current law. The crux is whether, by simple virtue that a something could be found inconsistent with the law in the future, it is automatically so without evidence in support of the showing.

NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA continues in its representation in this case, which has three primary issues: the intersection of Section 253 and 332; whether the standard for Section 253(a) as applied by the Ninth Circuit in the Auburn case is the correct standard (assuming Section 253 applies); and whether Section 253 is violated when the court believes that an ordinance has what the court believes is too much discretion in determining whether to grant or deny an application even though it could be done consistent with current law. The crux is whether, by simple virtue that a something could be found inconsistent with the law in the future, it is automatically so without evidence in support of the showing. <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/307048254" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/court-actions/sprint-v-san-diego-natoa-joins.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.186 2008-05-05T21:08:40Z 2008-05-05T21:13:03Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org On April 22, 2008, the Senate Commerce Committee released its Committee Report on the Community Broadband Act of 2007 (S. 1853).&nbsp; The report concluded that the legislation would expand the availability and affordability of broadband service by preempting laws in... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/284339737" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/community-broadband-act-of-200.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.182 2008-03-27T21:18:23Z 2008-03-28T10:04:30Z

NATOA http://www.natoa.org Alexandria, VA – The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) congratulates the FCC for its March 25, 2008 Order requiring AT&amp;T to inform its U-Verse subscribers that the service cannot provide Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages on all... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/263667702" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/natoa-applauds-fcc-order-prote.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.176 2008-03-14T16:39:55Z 2008-03-27T07:53:23Z

In a letter sent March 12 to Chairman Martin, Congressmen Dingell, Barton, Stupak and Shimkus requested that extensive records (including emails, handwritten notes, meeting schedules, official travel records, and lists of new hires and reassignments) be provided to the Committee...

NATOA http://www.natoa.org In a letter sent March 12 to Chairman Martin, Congressmen Dingell, Barton, Stupak and Shimkus requested that extensive records (including emails, handwritten notes, meeting schedules, official travel records, and lists of new hires and reassignments) be provided to the Committee... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/263667703" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/on-the-hill/the-house-energy-committee-inv.html tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.174 2008-03-03T09:46:46Z 2008-03-06T09:47:43Z

NATOA ASKS FCC TO TAKE ACTION ON STAY REQUEST Alexandria, VA – The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) has sent a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin asking that the Commission take action on its Request...

NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA ASKS FCC TO TAKE ACTION ON STAY REQUEST Alexandria, VA – The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) has sent a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin asking that the Commission take action on its Request... <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~4/263667704" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.natoa.org/policy-advocacy/fcc-issues-of-interest/natoa-seeks-fcc-action-on-requ.html