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NATOA Files Comments on the FCC’s Third Way Proposal for Reclassification
Yesterday, NATOA filed comments with the FCC on the legal framework for the Commission’s oversight of broadband Internet. After the recent Comcast decision by the D.C. Circuit called into question the ability of the Commission to enact its broadband agenda under Title I of the Telecommunications Act, the FCC started a proceeding that would potentially reclassify broadband connectivity service (but not the Internet itself) as a “telecommunications service” under Title II of the Act.Continue reading NATOA Files Comments on the FCC’s Third Way Proposal for Reclassification.
NATOA Urges FCC to Preserve Local Government Role, Protect Public Interest in Broadband Grant Program
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. In its comments, NATOA urges the…Continue reading NATOA Urges FCC to Preserve Local Government Role, Protect Public Interest in Broadband Grant Program.
NATOA Leads Over 130 Others in Filing Comments with NTIA & RUS on Broadband Grant Program
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. …Continue reading NATOA Leads Over 130 Others in Filing Comments with NTIA & RUS on Broadband Grant Program.
NATOA Invites All Communities to Sign On To NTIA/RUS Broadband Stimulus Comments
NATOA has issued a general invitation to all communities to sign on to the NTIA/RUS Broadband Stimulus comments being drafted by NATOA. For more information,…..Continue reading NATOA Invites All Communities to Sign On To NTIA/RUS Broadband Stimulus Comments.
Broadband to Receive $7.2 Billion Under Conference Bill
Both the broadband provisions and funding level under the conference version of the stimulus bill have been made available. The bill sets funding at $7.2 billion, with RUS receiving $2.5 billion and NTIA getting $4.7 billion. Also of note in…Continue reading Broadband to Receive $7.2 Billion Under Conference Bill.
Senate Passes Economic Stimulus Bill
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. The Senate bill, which saw significant changes and compromises before its eventual passage, was originally…Continue reading Senate Passes Economic Stimulus Bill.
Local Governments Express Support for Broadband Provisions of Economic Stimulus Plan
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. The letter, addressed to Senators Reid and McConnell, Speaker Pelosi and Representative Boehner, restates…Continue reading Local Governments Express Support for Broadband Provisions of Economic Stimulus Plan.
NATOA Sends Leaders in Congress Letter Supporting Broadband As Part Of Stimulus Package
NATOA has sent letters to leadership in the House and Senate strongly urging Congress to make broadband infrastructure a key part of any economic stimulus package. The letters, sent to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell,…Continue reading NATOA Sends Leaders in Congress Letter Supporting Broadband As Part Of Stimulus Package.
Broadband As An Economic Development Tool
NATOA has long advocated that broadband can be a very powerful economic development tool. Presentations in this area can be reviewed here.NATOA has also joined the call for the use of broadband as part of the nation’s economic stimulus package. …Continue reading Broadband As An Economic Development Tool.
