AT&T Blog Team

Contributions by AT&T Blog Team

AT&T Statement on FCC Effort to Combat ‘Spoofed’ Calls to Consumers

Posted February 14, 2019

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… Read more »

AT&T Statement on Legislation to Help Combat Robocalls

Posted January 17, 2019

The following may be attributed to Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President of Federal Relations: “AT&T is committed to giving consumers the very best tools to combat illegal robocalls. We also are supportive of collaborative efforts in the fight against these unwanted calls. To that end, we look forward to working with Senators Thune and Markey on this important… Read more »

AT&T Statement on Senate Approval of Commissioner Carr and Geoffrey Starks to FCC

Posted January 3, 2019

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate approved the nominations of Commissioner Brendan Carr to a second term and Geoffrey Starks as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The following statement may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs. “The approval of Commissioner Carr for a second term at… Read more »

AT&T Statement on 39 GHz Spectrum Auction and the Rollout of 5G

Posted December 12, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “A successful 39 GHz auction is critical to the FCC’s Spectrum Frontiers initiative and the rollout of 5G in the United States. This is the largest amount of contiguous spectrum available to wireless carriers for flexible use… Read more »

AT&T Statement on FCC Action to Protect Consumers from Spam and Robotexts

Posted December 12, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “AT&T takes very seriously our commitment to protect consumers from unwanted text messages, and this is why we strongly support today’s declaratory ruling. This action empowers wireless providers to continue to protect consumers from spam and robotexts,… Read more »

AT&T Commends FCC Efforts to Combat Robocalling

Posted December 12, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “We appreciate the FCC’s ongoing commitment to combat robocalling. Today’s order provides another layer of protection for consumers against unwanted calls and correctly establishes a safe harbor for calls inadvertently made to a reassigned number. AT&T has… Read more »

AT&T Statement on FCC Proposals to Empower Next Generation of Satellite Services

Posted November 15, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “This week, the FCC adopted proposals that modify its rules to streamline satellite licensing procedures, provide access for new satellite services, and minimize orbital debris while also recognizing the importance of protecting existing services. The Commission’s actions strike… Read more »

AT&T Statement on FCC Changes to 3.5 GHz Band

Posted October 23, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “The Commission’s Order on the 3.5 GHz band are welcomed changes that will increase the incentives for investment in auctioned licenses without affecting small providers or General Authorized Access to the band. These are targeted and sensible… Read more »

AT&T Statement on Proposal to Allow Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band

Posted October 23, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “Expanding broadband services to more Americans is one of AT&T’s highest priorities, and we appreciate the Commission’s efforts to promote broader and more efficient use of spectrum to reach this goal. We look forward to commenting on… Read more »

FCC Continues to Move Forward to Unleash Critical Spectrum

Posted October 2, 2018

The following may be attributed Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory and State External Affairs: “We are pleased the FCC is moving forward on unlocking the full potential of this vitally important spectrum. Commissioner O’Rielly’s leadership on this issue has proven instrumental in reaching a path forward on outstanding issues. We look forward… Read more »

AT&T Statement on Support for Uniform, National Open Internet Protections

Posted October 1, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “Consumers want and deserve an open and transparent internet, free of gatekeepers. They want an internet that is free from censorship, blocking and discriminatory throttling. They want to access content when, where and how they want to.… Read more »

FCC Takes Next Step to Further Strengthen U.S Lead in 5G

Posted September 26, 2018

The following may be attributed to Joan Marsh, AT&T Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs: “Today, the FCC took the next step to further strengthen the United States’ lead in the race to 5G by adopting a framework for permitting and fees that will foster more widespread and robust infrastructure investment. Today’s… Read more »