NATOA: Policy / Advocacy tag:www.natoa.org,2007-12-14:/policy-advocacy//1 2013-10-04T19:05:04Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 NATOA Releases Blueprint for Localism in Communications tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.761 2013-10-04T18:55:43Z 2013-10-04T19:05:04Z These are exciting times. We are in the midst of a technological revolution that is fundamentally changing the communications industry. The convergence of increased computing power and Internet Protocol is transforming traditional services like cable and voice into Internet applications... NATOA http://www.natoa.org These are exciting times. We are in the midst of a technological revolution that is fundamentally changing the communications industry. The convergence of increased computing power and Internet Protocol is transforming traditional services like cable and voice into Internet applications... NATOA Files Comments With FCC Regarding PEG Labeling tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.754 2013-07-19T16:56:11Z 2013-07-19T17:00:45Z NATOA, the National Association of Counties, and the US Conference of Mayors jointly filed comments with the FCC asserting that the Commission has the legal authority to require cable operators to carry PEG programming description information on their on-screen menus... NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA, the National Association of Counties, and the US Conference of Mayors jointly filed comments with the FCC asserting that the Commission has the legal authority to require cable operators to carry PEG programming description information on their on-screen menus... The National 911 Program Releases “NG911: A Guide for Leaders in Law Enforcement” tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.743 2013-05-15T19:19:58Z 2013-05-15T19:22:43Z NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA Files Comments on the Nation’s 9-1-1 System tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.742 2013-05-13T20:44:06Z 2013-05-13T20:47:34Z NATOA has filed comments with the FCC concerning the reliability and resilience of the nation’s 9-1-1 system. Among other things, the comments urged regular systems testing to ensure compliance with established best practices, as spelled out by the Communications Security,... NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA has filed comments with the FCC concerning the reliability and resilience of the nation’s 9-1-1 system. Among other things, the comments urged regular systems testing to ensure compliance with established best practices, as spelled out by the Communications Security,... Comments Sought on E-Rate Program tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.737 2013-04-11T15:31:44Z 2013-04-11T15:35:00Z WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF BUNDLED COMPONENTS UNDER THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAMCC Docket No. 02-6; GN Docket No. 09-51The FCC is seeking comment on a plan to revise the E-rate program to clarify the program’s... NATOA http://www.natoa.org WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF BUNDLED COMPONENTS UNDER THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAMCC Docket No. 02-6; GN Docket No. 09-51The FCC is seeking comment on a plan to revise the E-rate program to clarify the program’s... FCC Releases New NPRM tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.733 2013-03-12T17:13:04Z 2013-03-12T17:16:41Z On March 8, the FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on certain proposals to implement provisions of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 governing deployment of a nationwide public safety... NATOA http://www.natoa.org On March 8, the FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on certain proposals to implement provisions of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 governing deployment of a nationwide public safety... NATOA Opposes Georgia HB282 tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.727 2013-02-26T14:48:40Z 2013-02-26T14:50:36Z NATOA http://www.natoa.org FirstNet Public Safety Advisory Committee Members Named tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.732 2013-02-22T18:11:10Z 2013-03-12T17:12:00Z FirstNet has announced the structure and membership of FirstNet’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), which will be comprised of 40 representatives of public safety organizations. In establishing the membership of its PSAC, FirstNet decided to leverage the current breadth and... NATOA http://www.natoa.org FirstNet has announced the structure and membership of FirstNet’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), which will be comprised of 40 representatives of public safety organizations. In establishing the membership of its PSAC, FirstNet decided to leverage the current breadth and... Marketplace Fairness Act Introduced in Senate and House tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.726 2013-02-22T15:29:05Z 2013-02-22T15:38:24Z A bipartisan group of 53 Senators and Representatives has introduced legislation that would allow local brick-and-mortar retailers to compete more effectively against out-of-state internet sellers. The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 would give states the option to require the collection... NATOA http://www.natoa.org A bipartisan group of 53 Senators and Representatives has introduced legislation that would allow local brick-and-mortar retailers to compete more effectively against out-of-state internet sellers. The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 would give states the option to require the collection... Get the Facts on FirstNet tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.724 2013-02-21T19:21:22Z 2013-02-21T19:22:14Z Read the FirstNet Fact Sheet here... NATOA http://www.natoa.org Read the FirstNet Fact Sheet here... NTIA Announces Availability of $121.5 Million in State Grants to Assist with FirstNet Planning tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.723 2013-02-14T18:27:13Z 2013-02-14T18:29:34Z NTIA announced the availability of $121.5 million in grants to assist states as they prepare for a nationwide public safety broadband network. The grants will be available to all 56 states and territories, and will support planning, consultation, education and... NATOA http://www.natoa.org NTIA announced the availability of $121.5 million in grants to assist states as they prepare for a nationwide public safety broadband network. The grants will be available to all 56 states and territories, and will support planning, consultation, education and... NATOA and the IP Transition tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.721 2013-02-01T15:16:17Z 2013-02-01T15:17:55Z NATOA, joined by its national partners NACo, NLC, and the USCM, filed comments in response to two industry petitions concerning the ongoing IP transition and the potential retirement of legacy copper networks.“While we support the transition to new, more advanced... NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA, joined by its national partners NACo, NLC, and the USCM, filed comments in response to two industry petitions concerning the ongoing IP transition and the potential retirement of legacy copper networks.“While we support the transition to new, more advanced... NATOA Files Reply Comments in Digital Tech Standards Proceeding tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.720 2013-02-01T15:13:18Z 2013-02-01T15:15:56Z NATOA filed Reply Comments in the FCC’s proceeding concerning digital technical standards, rebutting industry assertions that such standards are not necessary. “Maintaining requirements to regularly test and report results benefits consumers. Such requirements help to ensure that systems are working... NATOA http://www.natoa.org NATOA filed Reply Comments in the FCC’s proceeding concerning digital technical standards, rebutting industry assertions that such standards are not necessary. “Maintaining requirements to regularly test and report results benefits consumers. Such requirements help to ensure that systems are working... NATOA Needs Your Input by 1/25: FCC and Digital Video Signal Quality tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.714 2013-01-10T18:56:20Z 2013-01-10T19:02:54Z The FCC is currently considering adopting technical standards for cable operators offering digital video service. NATOA filed comments in the proceeding suggesting some modifications to the FCC's proposed rules (you can see the comments here). Some cable industry commenters argued... NATOA http://www.natoa.org The FCC is currently considering adopting technical standards for cable operators offering digital video service. NATOA filed comments in the proceeding suggesting some modifications to the FCC's proposed rules (you can see the comments here). Some cable industry commenters argued... Dates Published for Text-to-911 FNPRM tag:www.natoa.org,2013:/policy-advocacy//1.712 2013-01-09T14:44:23Z 2013-01-09T14:52:01Z In a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (released December 13, 2012), the Commission proposes rules that will enable Americans to send text messages to 911 (text-to-911) and that will educate and inform consumers regarding the future availability and appropriate use... NATOA http://www.natoa.org In a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (released December 13, 2012), the Commission proposes rules that will enable Americans to send text messages to 911 (text-to-911) and that will educate and inform consumers regarding the future availability and appropriate use...