The following may be attributed to an AT&T spokesperson: “Today, on his first official day in office, President Trump designated Ajit Pai as the new FCC Chairman. No one is more prepared to reframe the agency to address the needs of this rapidly changing marketplace. Chairman Pai will work with his fellow Commissioners to quickly…
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Leaning Toward the IP Future
Three years ago, AT&T commenced two technology transition trials with the goal of identifying and resolving operational, technical, and public policy issues associated with migrating legacy TDM services to an IP future. Now, three years later, AT&T has achieved many of the goals it established for the trials: the trials accelerated and increased the dialogue…
Read More Leaning Toward the IP FutureAT&T Response to Wireless Bureau’s Review of Sponsored Data Programs
The following statement may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Senior Vice President of Federal Regulatory: “It remains unclear why the Wireless Bureau continues to question the value of giving consumers the ability to watch video without incurring any data charges. This practice, which has been embraced by AT&T and other broadband providers, has enabled…
Read More AT&T Response to Wireless Bureau’s Review of Sponsored Data ProgramsAT&T Responds, Again, to Wireless Bureau’s Sponsored Data Inquiry
The following statement may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Senior Vice President of Federal Regulatory: “As we explain (again) in the response provided to the Wireless Bureau today, the video entertainment marketplace is ripe for disruptive change, which is exactly why consumers have enthusiastically embraced Data Free TV in all its competitive forms. That…
Read More AT&T Responds, Again, to Wireless Bureau’s Sponsored Data InquiryAT&T Statement on Announcement FCC Chairman Wheeler will Step Down in January
The following may be attributed to an AT&T spokesperson: “It would be disingenuous to suggest that we did not have significant differences with the direction the FCC took under Chairman Wheeler. However, Chairman Wheeler has been a respected leader in the video and wireless industries for over 30 years with many accomplishments. Following that illustrious career,…
Read More AT&T Statement on Announcement FCC Chairman Wheeler will Step Down in JanuaryAT&T Applauds the Selection of Congressman Walden to Chair the House Energy & Commerce Committee
Yesterday, Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) was selected to chair the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The following statement may be attributed to Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Relations: “AT&T applauds the selection of Congressman Walden to Chair the House Energy & Commerce Committee. He has played a critical role in shaping our…
Read More AT&T Applauds the Selection of Congressman Walden to Chair the House Energy & Commerce CommitteeMaking Access to Broadband A Reality for Low-Income Americans
AT&T has long supported universal access to broadband for all Americans. And through our Access from AT&T low cost broadband program, we are making broadband a reality for low-income consumers for $10 a month or less. We believe that, at this time, Access from AT&T is a better way for AT&T to address broadband adoption than…
Read More Making Access to Broadband A Reality for Low-Income AmericansBDS Reform: Winners and Losers
Yesterday, Chairman Walden cautioned the FCC that instituting new regulations at this time is unnecessary, unwanted and unfair. Yet next week, the FCC plans to vote on the sweeping nationwide re-regulation of TDM-based transport and access services. The FCC’s proposal, as outlined in the Business Data Services (BDS) Fact Sheet released some weeks ago, picks…
Read More BDS Reform: Winners and LosersMaking Mobility Fund II Work
As part of the Connect America Fund (CAF), the FCC created the Mobility Fund – a universal service support mechanism dedicated exclusively to mobile services – and in 2012 held the first Mobility Fund (MFI) auction. Since that time, the FCC has gained substantial experience with other CAF programs, including CAF I and II. So,…
Read More Making Mobility Fund II WorkAT&T Statement on FCC’s Privacy Order
The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Senior Vice President of Federal Regulatory: “AT&T has long been committed to a clear and transparent approach to ensuring that the privacy rights of our customers are protected. For this reason, AT&T is pleased that the FCC listened to the parties to this proceeding, including the…
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