A round of applause for the leaders on the speaking panel sharing their stories of transformation and best practices. ⭐️Kristi Westbrock, CEO of Consolidated Telecommunications ⭐️John Scott, CEO of Bulloch Solutions ⭐️Greg Mullis, CEO of Tri-CoGo #ConneXions23

Breaking the glass, literally. #girlshockey

I appreciate that Brendan Carr allowed the audience to ask questions. His honesty on the policy and programs that exist for #broadband were appreciated.

More Than 21 Million Reasons Congress Needs to Act ustelecom.org/more-than-21-m… Tina Smith Amy Klobuchar Pete Stauber

Congress and the FCC need to make this a funding priority. Low income families should not be left behind because of a Goverment arm wresting match. #funditnow A Permanent Solution for Connecting Low-Income Families ustelecom.org/a-permanent-so…

How do we bridge the digital divide? In addition to building networks to communities that have been unconnected, we need to ensure that Americans can actually afford the service. NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association appreciates the congressional leadership shown by the introduction of this legislation.

Affordable internet is critical and funding ACP is one step in the right direction… thanks to Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸, Senator Peter Welch, Senator Jacky Rosen, Senator Kevin Cramer, and Senator Vance Press Office we’re on the right track. #ACPfunding #affordableinternet #ruralbroadband

23 million households across the nation are enrolled in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) but it’s set to run out of funds. It’s time for legislators to hear from you! Show your support & sign this petition: commonsense.tfaforms.net/4761616 Tina Smith Amy Klobuchar

"The fact that the Affordable Connectivity Program was enacted into law as a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is not lost on us – it’s a program that has wide support." Thank you The United States Conference of Mayors for sharing your ACP support with Congress! usmayors.org/2024/01/16/174…

More than 900,000 veterans are enrolled in the ACP. Veterans make more than 40,000 telehealth visits a day. FCC and Congress need to come together and get it funded now. Our veterans deserve better. #acp Tina Smith Amy Klobuchar Pete Stauber

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Mark your calendar!🗓️ WED FEB 7 | 11:45am ET #USTelecom ONLINE EVENT: "And The BEAD Goes On..." Register today⬇️ ustelecom.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ACP enrollment stops on February 8th - here's a look at the timeline for winding down

“You may not think that $30 is a lot, but for me, that is $30 less that I have to pay for a bill,” said an ACP enrollee in Texas. A recent AARP study emphasizes the role of internet access for adults 50+ that rely on #ACP for connectivity. Read more: aarp.org/pri/topics/tec…

A Permanent Solution for Connecting Low-Income Families ustelecom.org/a-permanent-so… Spot on USTelecom | The Broadband Association!

This problem has a solution. Congress should act. #acp

Building #Broadband Partnerships discussion with ⁦⁦CTC⁩ Upcountry Fiber⁩ and ⁦NineStar Connect⁩ at #CFCForum . So many powerful stories of collaboration between #broadband and electric utilities to bridge #digitaldivide in rural America. #SmartRural

Nearly 40 women leaders from NTCA member companies traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the Women In Telecom Fly-In. The trip was a chance to advocate on behalf of rural broadband providers and also to share ideas with peers from across the country.