In the digital divide debate, much of the focus is on solving for two problems – broadband availability and affordability. To be sure, both are essential pieces to any solution that is targeted toward getting 100% of Americans connected. But there is a third leg of the stool that is less well understood and often…
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Fighting Against Robocalls – and Introducing AT&T ActiveArmor℠
By Linda Vandeloop, AT&T AVP-Federal Regulatory Last week, we submitted information to the Federal Communications Commission for its second annual Call Blocking Report. It was a good opportunity to take stock of our robocall efforts and think about what more can be done to protect consumers. For such a major effort, we take a multi-pronged…
Read More Fighting Against Robocalls – and Introducing AT&T ActiveArmor℠AT&T Statement on Expanding Access to ‘988’ Hotline
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Regulatory Relations: “We applaud the FCC for its leadership in recognizing the critical need for a dedicated hotline to suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention resources. The launch of the ‘988’ dialing code can help save the lives of countless…
Read More AT&T Statement on Expanding Access to ‘988’ HotlineBroadband Availability:
Sizing the Scope of the Challenge
As legislators and policymakers debate the best approach for closing the digital divide, the analysis should be grounded in data to illuminate the scope of the challenge we currently face. First, we must highlight the critical importance of address-level mapping to target funding as precisely as possible to those housing units currently lacking adequate fixed…
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Defining Broadband
For the 21st Century
As we turn the corner on the pandemic, and drive toward economic recovery, delivering broadband connectivity to every home and every farm, in every city and town, large and small, has become a national priority. Billions of dollars have already been directed to broadband infrastructure and affordability in stimulus legislation, and we anticipate a significant…
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AT&T Statement on Unleashing Critical Spectrum in 3.45 GHz Band
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Regulatory Relations: “We applaud the FCC for moving swiftly to develop rules that will enable commercial use of this valuable mid-band spectrum, while protecting incumbent federal users. In order for the U.S. to maintain its global lead in 5G, we need…
Read More AT&T Statement on Unleashing Critical Spectrum in 3.45 GHz BandAT&T Statement on Making Network Information Available to Support Public Safety
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Regulatory Relations: “We support the FCC’s efforts to allow the sharing of network outage data with both federal and state agencies to help improve critical situational awareness during emergencies. Today’s order will enhance the ability of our public safety partners to…
Read More AT&T Statement on Making Network Information Available to Support Public SafetyAT&T Statement on Open RAN and Securing U.S. Networks
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Regulatory Relations: “Having a secure and reliable global 5G supply chain is critical, and one of the ways to ensure this is by advancing the adoption of interoperable RAN solutions. We were one of the pioneers in adopting open architecture and…
Read More AT&T Statement on Open RAN and Securing U.S. NetworksImpact of California ‘Net Neutrality’ Law on Free Data Services
California has enacted a “net neutrality” law banning “sponsored data” services that allowed companies to pay for, or “sponsor,” the data usage of their customers who are also AT&T wireless customers. Unfortunately, under the California law we are now prohibited from providing certain data features to consumers free of charge. Prior to California’s law, sponsored data…
Read More Impact of California ‘Net Neutrality’ Law on Free Data ServicesAT&T to Offer Emergency Broadband Benefit to Customers
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Regulatory Relations: “Today, we are filing our application to participate in the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program so we can offer low-income customers additional options for discounted broadband services. We appreciate the Commission’s efforts to move swiftly to implement this program…
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