Rural TeleCommunity

Policy Talk: What’s Next with USF/ICC Reform, 1/25/12

Shawn — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:10:31 +0000

With Congress back in session and the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the table, rural telcos need to be engaged and informed about opportunities to influence outcomes. Learn more about NTCA’s strategies and next steps during this web event on January 25, 2012.

Speakers: NTCA Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield and Senior Vice President of Policy Mike Romano

This webcast archive is members only.
Please log in before clicking the graphic below.

USF/ICC Reform Moving Forward

Shawn — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:34:09 +0000

October 28, 2011
Sponsored by NTCA

NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield and Senior Vice President of Policy Mike Romano shared the latest update on actions from the FCC from the open meeting held on October 28. Shirley and Mike shared what we now know about USF/ICC reform and how it will impact rural telecom, along with the next steps in our advocacy efforts as we continue to focus on ensuring rural broadband grows and is sustainable into the future.

This webcast is a members-only video. Please log in now to view it.

Tools for Telcos: Save Rural Broadband Campaign

Shawn — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:33:44 +0000

October 5, 2011
Sponsored by NTCA

The rural telecom industry has been actively advocating to save rural broadband for many months. As we are in the final days before a decision by the FCC on USF and ICC reform, now is the time for all telcos to participate in communi- cating and supporting the Save Rural Broadband Campaign. We’ve created a short video that outlines the tools and resources you can use. Please share this video with your PR and marketing staff. They can easily include these messages in your newsletters, local paper ads and editorial.

FCC Wireline Bureau Chief Sharon Gillett Interviewed by NTCA’s Shirley Bloomfield

Shawn — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:26:02 +0000

October 3, 2011
Sponsored by NTCA

Shirley Bloomfield conducted an exclusive interview with FCC Wireline Bureau Chief Sharon Gillett on September 21. It was captured in a video and shown at NTCA’s Fall Conference in Seattle last week. The interview provides great insight and perspective on where the FCC is going with USF and ICC reform.

2011 NTCA Fall Conference: CEO Address by Shirley Bloomfield

Shawn — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:09:31 +0000

Opening General Session
September 26, 2011

Former United States Senator Byron Dorgan from North Dakota will share perspectives on the political climate in Washington and how it will impact rural telecom policy on legislative and regulatory fronts.

2011 NTCA Fall Conference: Washington Update by Former Senator Byron Dorgan

Shawn — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:07:54 +0000

Opening General Session
September 26, 2011

2011 NTCA Fall Conference: Insights From State Policy-Makers

Shawn — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:05:33 +0000

Closing General Session
September 28, 2011

Leading state regulators discuss the movement to a broadband world and its impact on federal-state relations, carriers and consumers.

2011 NTCA Fall Conference: NTCA Associate Member Outstanding Achievement Awardstrong

Shawn — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:31:51 +0000

Closing General Session
September 28, 2011

Presented by Shirley Bloomfield, NTCA CE

The award recipient is Chris Lehner, John Staurulakis Incorporated (JSI), Greenbelt, Maryland.

2011 NTCA Fall Conference: FRS Update & Community Development Award

Shawn — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:12:01 +0000

Closing General Session
September 28, 2011

Presented by Tom Conry, FRS President

The award recipient is Triangle Communications, Havre, Montana.

Working in Partnership: USDA State Directors & State Telecom Associations Webcast

Shawn — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:37:41 +0000

September 21, 2011
Sponsored by NTCA