U.S. Telecom Press Releases
USTelecom Welcomes Senate Vote Approving FCC Nominees
05.07.2012
“We welcome the Senate’s confirmation of nominees Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, and wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to both of these highly respected, veteran telecom policy experts."
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
USTelecom Welcomes House Passage of Cyber Bill
04.26.2012
We applaud the House of Representatives for passing this important legislation which will help better protect our country from cyber threats, and we thank Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member Dutch Ruppersberger for their leadership on this issue.
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
Broadband Investment Continues to Hold Steady in 2011
04.20.2012
In 2011 wireline broadband providers invested nearly $27 billion, according to the study. From 1996 through 2011, wireline broadband providers invested approximately $640 billion in broadband infrastructure.
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
McCormick Praises Policies Fueling Internet Growth
04.19.2012
“The Internet is an unprecedented success for people around the world,” McCormick said. Any proposed change to the regime that enabled this success “must be considered with care and in accordance with the first responsibility of government – which is to ‘do no harm.’”
Speaks at ETNO/ITU Workshop on Global Internet Policy
Contact: Anne Veigle
USTelecom Website Subject of Denial-of-Service Attack
04.09.2012
"By launching a cyber attack in an effort to coerce, intimidate and stifle speech, members of Anonymous are acting contrary to the very freedoms and Internet norms that they espouse."
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
Senate GOP Bill Would Help Protect Nation
03.01.2012
We commend Senators Hutchison, McCain, Chambliss, Grassley, Murkowski, Coats, and their cosponsors for introducing legislation that will help protect our nation from cybersecurity threats.
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
FTC Report Aids Development of Consumer Privacy Practices
03.26.2012
“USTelecom congratulates the Federal Trade Commission for today’s comprehensive report on a framework for protecting consumer privacy, a top priority in today’s quickly evolving technology-based economy. While we still are examining the report, we support the general principles outlined in the framework for increasing consumer privacy protections."
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
FCC’s Cybersecurity Council Takes Right Approach
03.22.2012
We applaud the efforts of the CSRIC in adopting these key recommendations, and for recognizing that there is need for additional participation among all involved in the Internet economy to fully combat cyber threats.
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
USTelecom Statement on FCC Program Access Rules
03.21.2012
Competition in the market for video services continues to develop, and consumers continue to enjoy numerous choices in terms of better service, newer technologies and lower prices.
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
USTelecom Statement on FCC Process Reform Bill
03.06.2012
“We commend the committee for reporting these bills, which we believe are consistent with the President’s regulatory reform goals and a complement to reform initiatives undertaken by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski."
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
USTelecom Supports White Paper Call for Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Privacy Policy
02.23.2012
“We commend the Department of Commerce for its work on privacy policy, and applaud the white paper’s call for a multi-stakeholder process to develop workable solutions to complex privacy issues.
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
USTelecom Comment on Cybersecurity Forum Discussion
02.22.2012
"A safe and secure Internet is essential to our members and the customers they serve. We have spent years working with key Internet groups and governmental agencies to improve safety and security...
Contact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344
USTelecom Statement on Spectrum Auction Legislation
02.16.2012
Background: The conferees on H.R. 3630, the “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012,” have reached agreement on legislation that will enable spectrum auctions.
Background: The conferees on H.R. 3630, the “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012,” have reached agreement on legislation that will enable spectrum auctions.
USTelecom Statement on VoIP Outage Reporting Order
02.15.2012
Background: Today the Federal Communications Commission voted on an order that sets up a system for reporting outages of interconnected VoIP services.
Background: Today the Federal Communications Commission voted on an order that sets up a system for reporting outages of interconnected VoIP services.
FCC Order to Reform Lifeline Program Makes Sound Fiscal Changes
01.31.2012
Background: Today, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an order to improve the efficiency of the Lifeline program, which helps low-income consumers get access to phone service.
Ensures Continued Service to Low-Income ConsumersContact: Anne Veigle
Work: 202.326.7344