Press Release

NTCA Statement on Commissioner Nathan Simington’s Departure from the FCC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association released the following statement from CEO Shirley Bloomfield on the departure of Commissioner Nathan Simington from the FCC:

“NTCA has always appreciated the willingness of Commissioner Simington and his staff to engage thoughtfully with stakeholders on a variety of important public policy issues, and we particularly appreciate his focus on promoting the security of broadband networks through efforts such as the FCC’s ‘Rip and Replace’ program. NTCA and its members thank Commissioner Simington for his work at the commission, and we wish him the best as he pursues new endeavors.”