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RCA Again Encourages FCC to Prevent Interference in the 700 MHz Band

Rural Cellular Association — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:15:38 +0000

Washington, DC – Today, in filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), RCA (Rural Cellular Association) again...

RCA in the News

Rural Cellular Association — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:36:37 +0000

2011 03/10/11 Wireless Industry News - Rural mobile users in the U.S. have to buy two phones 03/10/11 RCR Wireless - Data roaming mandate remains hot topic 03/10/11 Broadband Breakfast.com - American Tower Joins Rural Cellular Association 03/06/11 Kennebec Journal - Battle building over plan to increase high-speed wireless 03/01/11 TMC News - Author of Rural Broadband Study Reacts to

Educating Congress on Rural Realities

Rural Cellular Association — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:38:41 +0000

The formula for success used to be simple: provide a quality service at an affordable price, supported by exemplary customer service, and you’re a winner. But nothing is simple anymore...

RCA Applauds Genachowski’s Innovative Approach to Competitive Broadband Services

Rural Cellular Association — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:02:59 +0000

Washington, DC – Today, RCA commended Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski’s innovative approach to ensure a competitive telecommunications marketplace in an IP world...

Rural Wireless Carriers Advised to Innovate or Die

Rural Cellular Association — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:04:05 +0000

May 5 2010 - 12:59 pm ET | Dan Meyer | RCR Wireless News LAS VEGAS – Rural wireless carriers received a brutally honest opinion of what their future may look like if they fail to keep up with rapidly technology changes in the mobile industry...

RCA Commends House Subcommittee’s Review of the National Broadband Plan

Rural Cellular Association — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:31:52 +0000

Today, the Rural Cellular Association (RCA) commended the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet

FCC Sets New Date for Colloquium on Public Safety and Homeland Security Portion of the NBP

Rural Cellular Association — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:36:35 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) today set a new date for a colloquium to discuss the public safety and homeland security portion of the National broadband Plan (Plan).

Commission Announces “Beta” Launch of Spectrum Dashboard

Rural Cellular Association — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:39:49 +0000

Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced the “beta” release of its Spectrum Dashboard.

RCA Again Calls for USF Reform as FCC Increases Universal Service Contribution Factor

Rural Cellular Association — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:48:11 +0000

Washington, DC – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2010 will be 15.3 percent, an increase of 1.2 percent from the first quarter of 2010. In reaction to the FCC’s announcement, RCA again calls on the Commission to reform the current process

FCC to Hold Colloquium on Public Safety and Homeland Security Portion of the National Broadband Plan

Rural Cellular Association — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:10:43 +0000

Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) today announced it will hold a colloquium on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. to discuss the public safety and homeland security portion of the National Broadband Plan (Plan) that will have since been