The following may be attributed to Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Relations: “We applaud Senators Warner, Gardner, Hassan and Daines for their leadership on Internet of Things (IoT) security, and their work in advancing the bipartisan IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 to further strengthen our Nation’s defenses against cyber attacks. AT&T is committed…
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AT&T Supports the Bipartisan Modern Television Act of 2019
The following may be attributed to Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Relations: “Congress today begins a reboot of the rules governing the video and television marketplace. With the bipartisan introduction of the Modern Television Act of 2019, Representatives Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) recognize that the nearly 30-year-old TV rules…
Read More AT&T Supports the Bipartisan Modern Television Act of 2019AT&T Commends the House of Representatives for Advancing the Stopping Robocalls Act
The following may be attributed Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Relations: “We commend the leadership of House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR), and the entire House of Representatives, for advancing the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act. Robocalling in the United States has reached a…
Read More AT&T Commends the House of Representatives for Advancing the Stopping Robocalls ActAT&T Statement on 9-1-1 SAVES Act
The following may be attributed Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Relations: “AT&T enthusiastically supports the 9-1-1 SAVES Act. Our Nation’s 911 call-takers and dispatchers help save lives every day, and it is important that they be recognized for the critical role they play to keep the public safe. We commend Representatives Fitzpatrick…
Read More AT&T Statement on 9-1-1 SAVES ActAT&T Commends FCC for Creating Connected Care Pilot Program
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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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 ServicesA WiFi Router, a Soup Can and an Extension Cord Walk into a Bar…
I am sure you have heard many versions of the “walk into a bar” joke, but these three characters, once they get together, can cause some real damage to our critical communications networks, such as preventing a 9-1-1 call from going through. Let me explain. The Federal Communications Commission last fall opened a proceeding to…
Read More A WiFi Router, a Soup Can and an Extension Cord Walk into a Bar…AT&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…
Read More AT&T Statement on FCC Ruling to Enable Carriers to Block More RobocallsA Tribute to Jack Zinman
I write today to celebrate the life of a man we knew as a counselor and a colleague, a mentor and a friend and, ultimately, a brother. For many of the years that I have had responsibility for AT&T’s regulatory interests in Washington DC, I had the great privilege of having Jack Zinman stand beside…
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