Vol. 21, No. 4

January 27, 2025

WELCOME

NEW MEMBER


Trueline Infrastructure

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 11

The 2025 INCOMPAS

Policy Summit

Washington, DC


April 14-16

Cloud Connections 2024

St. Petersburg, FL


November 2-4

The 2025 INCOMPAS Show

Tampa, FL

MEMBER NEWS


C Spire Launches 5G Home Internet to Expand Rural Internet Access for Mississippi Consumers


Console Connect Collaborates with Connectbase to Enhance NaaS Capabilities


Granite Announces Authorized Reseller Agreement with Starlink

COMMENT DEADLINES


February 5

Comments Due on NECA Modification of Average Schedules


February 20

Reply Comments Due on NECA Modification of Average Schedules

INCOMPAS' Olsen Joins SHLB Webinar on Broadband Policy During Trump Administration

Caroline Boothe Olsen, director of Communications & Legislative Affairs for INCOMPAS, was a featured speaker during last week's SHLB Coalition webinar, Navigating Broadband Policy During the Trump Administration. She joined panelists to discuss anticipated priorities and challenges under the Trump administration, including 

  • The future of funding for E-Rate and Rural Health Care programs.
  • How BEAD and DEA implementation may be reshaped.
  • Spectrum policy adjustments and their implications for connectivity.
  • Strategies for anchor institutions to advocate effectively in this new landscape.


Click here to view the webinar.

Small Entity Compliance Guide on Pole Attachments Issued by FCC

The FCC issued a small entity compliance guide on the December 2023 fourth report and order on pole attachments.


The guide provides information on compliance requirements, record keeping and reporting requirements and the implementation date.

FCC Chairman Carr Announces Appointments, Leadership Updates

The day after President Trump designated Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman, he announced staff appointments, as well as Bureau and Office leadership.


Carr's appointments included Greg Watson, chief of staff; Danielle Thumann, senior counsel – wireline, public safety and consumer protection; Anthony Patrone, legal advisor; Callie Coker, legal advisor; Scott Delacourt, chief of staff for the FCC; Matt Mittelstaedt, director, Office of Legislative Affairs; and Stephanie Chambless, special counsel, Office of the General Counsel.


Acting bureau leadership appointments included

  • Trent Harkrader, Wireline Competition Bureau
  • Joel Taubenblatt, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
  • Patrick Webre, Enforcement Bureau
  • Eduard Bartholme, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
  • Erin Boone, Media Bureau
  • Debra Jordan, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau


Carr also announced the appointments of Jacob Lewis as acting general counsel and Mark Stephens as managing director.

House Subcommittee Hold Hearing on Wireless Leadership

The House E&C Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing last week on "Strengthening American Leadership in Wireless Technology."


“Next generation wireless technology is a critical component of technological innovation and necessary to ensure all Americans can fully participate in the 21st century economy. The United States needs a strategic spectrum policy that empowers our innovators to fully compete on the global stage,” said Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman, and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


Witnesses included:

  • Michael Powell, President and CEO, NCTA – The Internet and Television Association
  • Brad Gillen, Executive Vice President, CTIA
  • Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director, Open RAN Policy Coalition
  • Chris Lewis, President and CEO, Public Knowledge


Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA) announced that he’s filing a House version of the legislation, which was a centerpiece last Congress of the telecom agenda for Sens. John Thune (R-SD) and Ted Cruz (R-TX).

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