The full Senate has approved the nomination of former FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein to be the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS).
On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I congratulate Mr. Adelstein on his confirmation to head the rural Internet program. A strong advocate for bringing innovative broadband services to rural America, Mr. Adelstein is the ideal choice to lead the RUS program to distribute $2.5 billion in broadband stimulus funds and promote universal wireless broadband access in the United States.
Friday, July 24, 2009
WCAI Congratulates Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Baker on Confirmation as FCC Commissioners
The full Senate has approved the nominations of Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Attwell Baker to fill the remaining two seats on the FCC. The vote came yesterday afternoon by unanimous consent.
WCAI applauds the Senate for promptly confirming Commissioners Clyburn and Baker to serve on the FCC. With all five commissioners now onboard, the agency is well-equipped to promote innovative wireless broadband services and achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I congratulate Commissioners Clyburn and Baker on their confirmations and look forward to working with them.
WCAI applauds the Senate for promptly confirming Commissioners Clyburn and Baker to serve on the FCC. With all five commissioners now onboard, the agency is well-equipped to promote innovative wireless broadband services and achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I congratulate Commissioners Clyburn and Baker on their confirmations and look forward to working with them.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
WCAI Releases Broadband Stimulus Report
The WCAI Broadband Stimulus Report is now available for download. This comprehensive, free publication analyzes the broadband stimulus rules recently released by the NTIA and RUS and provides guidance on the grant application process. The report also features case studies from some of the leading industry players and market analysis from key industry researchers.
WCAI has established itself as the lead advocate for utilizing the stimulus funds to achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. The Association works closely with regulators at the NTIA and RUS to participate in the debate on how to best allocate the $7.2 billion available for broadband as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For more information or to join WCAI, please visit our website: www.wcai.com.
WCAI has established itself as the lead advocate for utilizing the stimulus funds to achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States. The Association works closely with regulators at the NTIA and RUS to participate in the debate on how to best allocate the $7.2 billion available for broadband as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For more information or to join WCAI, please visit our website: www.wcai.com.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
WCAI to Hold a Webinar on Broadband Stimulus Rules in the U.S.
WCAI will hold a member-only webinar on Wednesday, July 8 at 2 pm (U.S. Eastern Time) to analyze the broadband stimulus Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) released by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) last week and brief the members on the next steps they need to take to apply for the broadband stimulus funds. Speaking on the webinar will be WCAI President Fred Campbell and WCAI Regulatory Counsel Paul Sinderbrand of Wilkinson Barker Knauer. The event will be sponsored by WCAI member Airspan. The webinar is open to WCAI members only and is free of charge. For more information or to register, please contact Angela Wagner at angela@wcai.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
WCAI Applauds Obama Administration for Releasing Broadband Stimulus Funds
Vice President Joe Biden today announced the availability of $4 billion in loans and grants to bring broadband to unserved and underserved communities. This is the first round of the funding NTIA and RUS will disburse under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I applaud the Obama Administration for taking this critical step toward bringing broadband access to rural America. As the only platform that provides access everywhere, all the time, wireless broadband is essential to achieving universal broadband connectivity, creating jobs and encouraging economic growth. WCAI members are eager to begin the broadband stimulus application process and get to work building a better America.
WCAI will hold a member-only webinar on July 8 to analyze the broadband stimulus NoFA released by the NTIA and the RUS today and brief the members on the next steps they need to take to apply for the broadband stimulus funds. For more information, WCAI members should contact Susan Polyakova at susan@wcai.com.
On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I applaud the Obama Administration for taking this critical step toward bringing broadband access to rural America. As the only platform that provides access everywhere, all the time, wireless broadband is essential to achieving universal broadband connectivity, creating jobs and encouraging economic growth. WCAI members are eager to begin the broadband stimulus application process and get to work building a better America.
WCAI will hold a member-only webinar on July 8 to analyze the broadband stimulus NoFA released by the NTIA and the RUS today and brief the members on the next steps they need to take to apply for the broadband stimulus funds. For more information, WCAI members should contact Susan Polyakova at susan@wcai.com.
Friday, June 26, 2009
WCAI Congratulates Julius Genachowski, Robert McDowell and Lawrence Strickling on Confirmation to FCC, NTIA
Last night, the Senate voted to confirm Julius Genachowski as FCC Chairman, Robert McDowell as an FCC Commissioner, and Lawrence Strickling as NTIA Administrator. On behalf of the wireless broadband industry, I want to congratulate Chairman Genachowski, Commissioner McDowell and Assistant Secretary Strickling on their confirmations to serve on the FCC and at NTIA. These confirmations come at a critical time, when the FCC is crafting a national broadband plan for our future, and NTIA is poised to disburse $4.7 billion in broadband stimulus funds to bring additional broadband services to America.
The confirmation of Chairman Genachowski is great news for both the industry and users of wireless broadband services. His proven record of success in both public policy and business development is a harbinger of great things to come at the FCC.
A strong advocate for supporting competition in the marketplace, Commissioner McDowell has been a long-time friend of the wireless broadband industry. His deep knowledge and significant experience in the communications industry will continue to serve the FCC well during his second term.
A leader in the communications sector with deep knowledge of the industry and extensive experience in public policy and business development, Assistant Secretary Strickling is an excellent choice to head NTIA as it works to promote innovation, create jobs and achieve universal broadband access in the United States through the broadband stimulus program.
We at WCAI look forward to working with Chairman Genachowski, Commissioner McDowell and Assistant Secretary Strickling to promote innovative wireless broadband services and achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States.
The confirmation of Chairman Genachowski is great news for both the industry and users of wireless broadband services. His proven record of success in both public policy and business development is a harbinger of great things to come at the FCC.
A strong advocate for supporting competition in the marketplace, Commissioner McDowell has been a long-time friend of the wireless broadband industry. His deep knowledge and significant experience in the communications industry will continue to serve the FCC well during his second term.
A leader in the communications sector with deep knowledge of the industry and extensive experience in public policy and business development, Assistant Secretary Strickling is an excellent choice to head NTIA as it works to promote innovation, create jobs and achieve universal broadband access in the United States through the broadband stimulus program.
We at WCAI look forward to working with Chairman Genachowski, Commissioner McDowell and Assistant Secretary Strickling to promote innovative wireless broadband services and achieve universal wireless broadband access in the United States.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
WCAI Congratulates Meredith Baker and Mignon Clyburn on Nomination to FCC
President Barack Obama today announced that he has nominated Meredith Baker and Mignon Clyburn to be FCC Commissioners. Ms. Baker has been nominated to the seat formerly held by Chairman Kevin Martin, the term for which expires on June 30, 2011. Ms. Clyburn has been nominated to fill the seat formerly held by Commissioner Deborah Tate, the term for which expires on June 30, 2012.
The nomination of Meredith Baker to serve on the FCC is great news for the wireless industry. Her vast experience and thorough knowledge and understanding of the issues the industry faces both in the U.S. and on a global basis make her an excellent choice for FCC Commissioner.
I am also pleased to see President Obama nominate Mignon Clyburn to be an FCC Commissioner. Her state-level experience will bring balance to the FCC that would otherwise lack a state presence.
WCAI congratulates Ms. Baker and Ms. Clyburn on the nomination and looks forward to working with them upon their confirmation.
The nomination of Meredith Baker to serve on the FCC is great news for the wireless industry. Her vast experience and thorough knowledge and understanding of the issues the industry faces both in the U.S. and on a global basis make her an excellent choice for FCC Commissioner.
I am also pleased to see President Obama nominate Mignon Clyburn to be an FCC Commissioner. Her state-level experience will bring balance to the FCC that would otherwise lack a state presence.
WCAI congratulates Ms. Baker and Ms. Clyburn on the nomination and looks forward to working with them upon their confirmation.
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