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NTIA to Host IIJA Pre-NOFO TA Webinar Series in March
Posted In: Community, Top Issues,
Date posted Mar 4

NTIA will host a pre-Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) technical assistance (TA) webinar series in March–May 2022 in connection with the...

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NATOA Applauds Committee Vote on Sohn Nomination
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Mar 3

Today, the Senate Commerce Committee voted to approve the nomination of Gigi Sohn to be a Commissioner of the FCC, advancing President...

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FCC to Hold Public Hearings on Broadband Consumer Labels
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Feb 24

The Federal Communications Commission will host a series of virtual public hearings as a part of its broadband consumer labels rulemaking...

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D.C. Circuit Upholds FCC’s OTARD Order
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Feb 17

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals released a decision upholding the FCC’s Over-the-Air Reception Device (OTARD) Report and Order, which...

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FCC Acts to Increase Broadband Competition in Apartment Buildings
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Feb 16

Yesterday the FCC adopted a Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling aimed at providing competitive choice of communications services for those...

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FCC Announces Effort to Address Digital Discrimination
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Feb 10

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the formation of a cross-agency task force to create rules and policies...

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NATOA Files Comments on NTIA Implementation of Infrastructure Act Grants
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Feb 3

NATOA filed comments providing significant feedback to NTIA on its implementation of several grant programs established in the Infrastructure...

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FCC Proposes Broadband Consumer Labels
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Jan 28

The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposed rules to require the display of broadband consumer labels, as...

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NATOA – NTIA Listening Session on Broadband Grant Programs February 2nd, Registration is free
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Jan 21

Check out this exclusive invitation from NATOA President Michael Russo REGISTER FOR FREE WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM...

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NATOA Congratulates Alan Davidson on Senate Confirmation to Head NTIA
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Jan 11

Today the Senate confirmed Alan Davidson as administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on a bipartisan 60-31...

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Treasury Releases Final Rule on Use of ARPA Funding
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Jan 7

The Treasury Department has released its Final Rule on use of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) appropriated in the...

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FCC launches the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Posted In: Top Issues,
Date posted Jan 3

On December 31 the FCC launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This longer-term program was created by Congress in the Infrastructure...

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