For Immediate Release
Contact: Lauren Gaydos, 703-351-2015, [email protected]
Arlington, Va., (January 21, 2021)—NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association issued the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield congratulating FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on being named acting chairwoman of the commission:
“On behalf of NTCA’s community-based broadband providers, I want to sincerely congratulate Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel on being designated acting chairwoman of the FCC. Even prior to her joining the commission, including her senior staff leadership role on Capitol Hill, she has fought consistently to ensure that connectivity is available to everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the essential nature of quality broadband, and unfortunately highlighted as well how a lack of access to robust and affordable broadband disadvantages too many Americans still. We look forward to working with her in advancing a shared mission of comprehensive universal service.”
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NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovative change in smart rural communities across America. In an era of transformative technological developments, regulatory challenges and marketplace competition, NTCA members are advancing efforts to close the digital divide by delivering robust and high-quality services over future-proof networks. Their commitment to building sustainable networks makes rural communities fertile ground for innovation in economic development, e-commerce, health care, agriculture and education, and it contributes billions of dollars to the U.S. economy each year. Visit us at www.ntca.org.