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NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association

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Representing community-based, #ruralbroadband companies in America. Bridging the #digitaldivide.

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The #NTCAFall Conference is an exploration into the future possibility of #ruralbroadband, with a spotlight on groundbreaking work companies are doing to expand access. Learn what is next and how your company can lead the way. bit.ly/44URQB2

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NTCA and 15 other leading rural organizations today sent a joint letter to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees urging support of sufficient funding for telecommunications programs overseen by the Rural Utilities Service within USDA. More: ntca.org/ruraliscool/ne…

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At ⁦Tennessee Broadband Association⁩ today sharing ⁦NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association⁩ news from DC…and there’s a lot of it! Appreciated crossing paths and comparing notes with ⁦Taylre Beaty⁩ as well. Great things happening in TN! #BroadbandBuiltToLast

At ⁦<a href="/TNBroadband/">Tennessee Broadband Association</a>⁩ today sharing ⁦<a href="/NTCAconnect/">NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association</a>⁩ news from DC…and there’s a lot of it! Appreciated crossing paths and comparing notes with ⁦<a href="/TaylreBeaty/">Taylre Beaty</a>⁩ as well.  Great things happening in TN! #BroadbandBuiltToLast
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On behalf of NTCA and its members, CEO Shirley Bloomfield thanks Commissioner Nathan A. Simington for his work at the FCC and wishes him the best as he pursues new endeavors. More: ntca.org/ruraliscool/ne…

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Celebrate excellence in your community by submitting a nomination for the Excellence #Awards. Highlight the individuals who demonstrate their unwavering commitment to their community and industry: ntca.org/excellence. Thank you JSI and @MACC for sponsoring the awards.

Celebrate excellence in your community by submitting a nomination for the Excellence #Awards. Highlight the individuals who demonstrate their unwavering commitment to their community and industry: ntca.org/excellence. 

Thank you <a href="/jsitel/">JSI</a> and @MACC for sponsoring the awards.
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Early-bird and hotel block savings end June 16 for the #NTCASummer Symposium. Enjoy the scenic views of Hilton Head Island while learning about governance, community outreach and relationship building with peers. bit.ly/4ixKCWW #ruralbroadband

Early-bird and hotel block savings end June 16 for the #NTCASummer Symposium. Enjoy the scenic views of Hilton Head Island while learning about governance, community outreach and relationship building with peers. bit.ly/4ixKCWW #ruralbroadband
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TUNE IN: Greg Andreas, general manager of Ponderosa Telephone, is testifying now before House Committee on Natural Resources to discuss critical disaster recovery efforts to restore telecommunications infrastructure in rural America: naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/event…

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Whether you live in a rural community or on the lake in a houseboat, being connected is an important part of living and working wherever your heart desires. Join the discussion to explore innovative solutions that make connectivity happen: ntca.org/webinars. #ruralbroadband

Whether you live in a rural community or on the lake in a houseboat, being connected is an important part of living and working wherever your heart desires. Join the discussion to explore innovative solutions that make connectivity happen: ntca.org/webinars. #ruralbroadband
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Time is running out! Don't miss your chance to gain national recognition for how your broadband network makes an impact your community. Submit your free application for the NTCA 2025 #SmartRuralCommunity Showcase Awards by June 13. Apply now: smartruralcommunity.org/showcase-awards

Time is running out! Don't miss your chance to gain national recognition for how your broadband network makes an impact your community.

Submit your free application for the NTCA 2025 #SmartRuralCommunity Showcase Awards by June 13.

Apply now: smartruralcommunity.org/showcase-awards
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ICYMI: NTCA member Greg Andreas, general manager of Ponderosa Telephone, testified yesterday before House Committee on Natural Resources about a bill that would help get networks back up and running after a catastrophic wildfire. Read more here: ntca.org/newsroom/press…

ICYMI: NTCA member Greg Andreas, general manager of Ponderosa Telephone, testified yesterday before <a href="/NatResources/">House Committee on Natural Resources</a> about a bill that would help get networks back up and running after a catastrophic wildfire. Read more here: ntca.org/newsroom/press…
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NTCA suggests three specific areas to focus on in getting BEAD implementation right given where we are in the process. Read these suggestions in CEO Shirley Bloomfield's latest blog: ntca.org/newsroom/blog/…

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Opportunities to network with colleagues are built into the #NTCAHR and Benefits Conference. From peer-to-peer roundtables to the newly added Foundation for Rural Service events, you will discuss trends and solutions. bit.ly/43ocOWC #ruralbroadband

Opportunities to network with colleagues are built into the #NTCAHR and Benefits Conference. From peer-to-peer roundtables to the newly added <a href="/FRSRuralConnect/">Foundation for Rural Service</a> events, you will discuss trends and solutions.  bit.ly/43ocOWC #ruralbroadband
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Meet Jason Gibbs, 2025 Innovation Award winner. As director of network ops at Twin Valley (Miltonvale, Kan.), he led the rollout of 400-Gig rings, boosting reliability and speed across 4,000+ sq. miles of rural Kansas. Thank you JSI and MACC for sponsoring the awards.

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What do a futurist, a Vegas headliner and the top experts in #ruralbroadband all have in common? They will all be at the 2025 #NTCAFall Conference in Las Vegas, September 15-18. Register today to join the rural broadband industry in learning what is next. bit.ly/3HWQ8Wi

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Columbus has been designated as a Smart Rural Community by the NTCA, powered by Adams Fiber. With over $200,000 invested in fiber infrastructure, Adams Fiber has equipped Columbus with future-ready connectivity. Special thanks to Mayor Rob Winters for hosting us.

Columbus has been designated as a Smart Rural Community by the NTCA, powered by Adams Fiber. With over $200,000 invested in fiber infrastructure, Adams Fiber has equipped Columbus with future-ready connectivity. Special thanks to Mayor Rob Winters for hosting us.
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I am excited to congratulate Olivia Trusty on her confirmation to serve as FCC commissioner. Given her background in public service and her deep experience with broadband policy issues, she is well-positioned to take on the important work of the FCC starting day one!

I am excited to congratulate Olivia Trusty on her confirmation to serve as FCC commissioner. Given her background in public service and her deep experience with broadband policy issues, she is well-positioned to take on the important work of the FCC starting day one!
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NTCA thanks Rep. Randy Feenstra & Rep. Teresa Leger FernƔndez for introducing the Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act, which would shore up the foundation of universal service funding & spread contribution obligations more equitably among all of those that use & benefit from broadband networks.

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2025 Key Employee Award winner Mike Pollock has helped shape #ruralbroadband for 24+ years. As COO of Nex-Tech, he has led fiber expansion, boosted cybersecurity and more in western Kansas. Hear his story: bit.ly/4lhhRzz Thank you award sponsors JSI and MACC.