The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, Executive Vice President of Federal Regulatory Relations: “Today, the FCC adopted a 5G Mobility Fund order that advances the Commission’s goals of closing the digital divide and making advanced wireless services available to more Americans. We commend Chairman Pai for making more funds available for 5G investment….
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U.S. Consumers Big Winners as FCC Affirms Restoring Internet Freedom Order
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, Executive Vice President of Federal Regulatory Relations: “Today, the FCC has addressed the narrow questions identified by the D.C. Circuit as part of its decision last year to uphold the Commission’s 2017 framework to ensure an open internet for consumers. The Court’s decision affirmed internet service providers’…
Read More U.S. Consumers Big Winners as FCC Affirms Restoring Internet Freedom OrderGambling with our 5G Future
Today, AT&T is responding to a Request for Information from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that seeks comment on spectrum sharing technologies and leasing arrangements; asks whether the DoD should own and operate its own 5G network; and addresses myriad technical, statutory, legal, regulatory and policy issues associated with new approaches to spectrum sharing. What’s really…
Read More Gambling with our 5G FutureAT&T Statement on Bicameral Bill to Open Mid-Band Spectrum for Commercial Use
The following may be attributed to Tim McKone, Executive Vice President of Federal Relations, AT&T. “We commend Ranking Member Walden, Ranking Member Latta, Ranking Member Guthrie, Chairman Wicker and Chairman Thune for introducing legislation designating valuable mid-band spectrum to be auctioned for 5G deployment. This legislation follows a letter signed last week by 19 senators…
Read More AT&T Statement on Bicameral Bill to Open Mid-Band Spectrum for Commercial UseFCC Votes to Expand Use of Spectrum Band in Support of Public Safety
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “The 4.9 GHz band, while currently under-utilized, contains enormous potential to provide more expansive support of public safety communications. Informal coordination requirements have limited the spectrum band’s usage to date, and we appreciate the FCC’s efforts to…
Read More FCC Votes to Expand Use of Spectrum Band in Support of Public SafetyFCC Takes Steps to Unleash More Mid-Band Spectrum for 5G
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “We applaud the FCC for acting quickly to move this critical mid-band 3.45 GHz spectrum into the marketplace. Following the Administration’s commitment last month to allow for commercial use in the band, the Commission’s actions today set…
Read More FCC Takes Steps to Unleash More Mid-Band Spectrum for 5GFCC Continues Implementation of Robocall Blocking Statute
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “We appreciate the FCC’s continued efforts to implement the TRACED Act and help the industry and law enforcement combat unwanted and illegal calls. The Commission’s action provides further guidance as we work with the Industry Traceback Group,…
Read More FCC Continues Implementation of Robocall Blocking StatuteCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By Susan Santana, Vice President Legislative Strategy, AT&T California Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) is a time to reflect on the incredible contributions Latinos have made to our country’s social and economic vitality, as well as the importance of advancing cultural awareness and inclusion as a social and business imperative. I was born in…
Read More Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthA New Era of Spectrum Aggregation
The FCC has long relied on a spectrum aggregation tool to assess any transaction where an applicant is acquiring or gaining leased rights for spectrum. The tool, triggered when an entity’s spectrum holdings would exceed a specified level, is designed to evaluate whether any one entity’s wireless license holdings would cause competitive harm. If the…
Read More A New Era of Spectrum AggregationUnderstanding the Potential Cost of an Expanded Lifeline Program
Before the pandemic, we worried about the “the homework gap” – the learning that was missed because a growing number of teachers assigned homework that required internet access that was absent from many homes. Now, as the pandemic continues to force schools to rely heavily on remote learning, disconnected students are not just missing homework…
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