The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “AT&T has a long history connecting patients, doctors and providers and we fully support the FCC’s efforts to help expand telehealth services to as many Americans as possible. The Commission should be commended for leaning in on…
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AT&T Statement on FCC
Historic Spectrum Auction
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “With today’s public notice, the FCC continues to demonstrate its commitment to our nation’s 5G future by setting the stage for what will be a historic auction of spectrum. The Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz and 47…
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AT&T Statement on FCC Order to Uphold Regulatory Relief for Business Broadband Services
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “We are pleased that the FCC upheld its 2017 decision to provide nationwide regulatory relief for business broadband transport services. The Commission affirmed, as the evidence shows, that there is widespread competition for these services from cable…
Read More AT&T Statement on FCC Order to Uphold Regulatory Relief for Business Broadband ServicesAT&T Statement on FCC Ruling to Enable Carriers to Block More Robocalls
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “Today, the FCC took another major step in combatting the robocall problem. The Commission’s action will enable broader adoption of call blocking tools to avoid unwanted robocalls and lays the groundwork for providers to block more robocalls…
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The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “Today, Chairman Pai took aggressive steps in the FCC’s campaign against the robocall problem by proposing new rules that will expand a provider’s ability to block calls that are believed to be unlawful or made with the intent…
Read More AT&T Statement on FCC Action to Enable Carriers to Block RobocallsAT&T Applauds Administration for Commitment to Maintaining U.S. Leadership in 5G
Attribute the following statement to David McAtee, AT&T’s Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel: “The U.S. leads the world in the deployment of 5G, and we applaud the Administration’s continued commitment to maintaining America’s leadership position. As the largest investor in U.S. infrastructure for each of the last seven years, AT&T has already deployed…
Read More AT&T Applauds Administration for Commitment to Maintaining U.S. Leadership in 5GAT&T Statement on Millimeter Wave Spectrum Auction
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory and State External Affairs: “The FCC has done a tremendous job in recognizing the critical need to unleash spectrum for next generation broadband services. With today’s actions, the Commission takes concrete steps toward a December auction of wideband millimeter wave spectrum…
Read More AT&T Statement on Millimeter Wave Spectrum AuctionAT&T Statement on FCC Action to Eliminate Outdated Regulations
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory and State External Affairs: “AT&T welcomes the FCC’s decision to eliminate regulations that have long outlived their intended purpose. Rules surrounding the long-distance telephone market no longer foster competition or protect consumers. The Commission rightly recognizes the dramatic changes that have…
Read More AT&T Statement on FCC Action to Eliminate Outdated RegulationsAT&T Highlights Efforts to Combat Robocalls at U.S. DOJ Industry Forum on Tech Support Fraud
By Bruce Byrd, AT&T Communications Chief Legal Officer (This post originally appeared on Mr. Byrd’s LinkedIn page.) Robocalling in the United States has reached a tipping point. Fraudsters have been using robocalls – or automated phone calls – to scam some of the most vulnerable members of society. These scams are illegal and hurt Americans,…
Read More AT&T Highlights Efforts to Combat Robocalls at U.S. DOJ Industry Forum on Tech Support FraudAT&T Statement on FCC Effort to Combat ‘Spoofed’ Calls to Consumers
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “AT&T supports the FCC’s efforts and rigorous approach to fighting illegal and unwanted calls. Today’s notice of proposed rulemaking targets caller ID spoofing by, among other proposals, covering more types of communications and expanding the Commission’s reach…
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