For Immediate Release
Contact: Carolyn Just, 703-351-2015, [email protected]
Arlington, Va., (October 11, 2019) – NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association issued the following statement from Chief Executive Officer, Shirley Bloomfield, regarding the “Broadband Speed Act” introduced today in the House of Representatives by Congressman Antonio Delgado (D–N.Y.).
“NTCA thanks Congressman Delgado for his ongoing interest in promoting the availability of higher-speed broadband services and improving the accuracy of broadband speed data as reported by providers. Steps must be taken to address both of these concerns, and we look forward to a further conversation with Congressman Delgado and others in Congress on how best to advance these goals and achieve the ultimate mission of universal service – delivering quality services that will keep pace with consumer needs in rural and urban areas alike.”