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Mobility Fund Phase I Procedures Should Not Reward Largest Carriers
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announced procedures for a reverse auction to award $300 million in…
Device Exclusivity and Lack of Interoperability Inhibit Smaller Carriers’ Ability to Introduce New Devices
Washington, DC– Today, in reply comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), RCA – The Competitive Carriers Association commended the FCC for advancing…
Data Roaming Greatly Benefits Consumers
Washington, DC – In recent days, AT&T has been sharply critical of the FCC’s Data Roaming Order which directs providers of mobile data services to enter into roaming agreements with other such providers on commercially…
New Study Shows Investing in Mobile Broadband will Create Jobs
Washington, DC – Today, leading U.S. economists Rob Shapiro and Kevin Hassett released a new paper, “The Employment Effects of Advances in Internet and Wireless Technology: Evaluating the Transitions from 2G to 3G and…
FCC Must have Authority to Structure Competitive Spectrum Auctions
Washington, DC – As negotiations begin in the Conference Committee on a full year extension package, spectrum auction provisions included in the package must allow the FCC to use existing authority and flexibility to design auctions that maximize both utilization…
RCA Commends Bi-Partisan Letter on Spectrum Reform, FCC Auction Authority
Washington, DC – Today, in a letter to Senate leadership, Senators Kerry (D-MA), Snowe (R-ME), Warner (D-VA) and Moran (R-KS) urged leaders to promote sound, inclusive spectrum reform and to allow…
Lifeline Fraud Issues Must Be Addressed
Washington, DC– Today, Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Julius Genachowski outlined his plan to refine the Lifeline program, which is intended to provide…
RCA Congratulates Zac Katz
Washington, DC– Today, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Genachowski named Zac Katz as his new chief of staff. Replacing Eddie Lazarus, Katz is…
Qualcomm Transaction Approval Increases AT&T Spectrum Concentration; Expedited Interoperability Rulemaking Imperative
Washington, DC – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has approved the transfer of Qualcomm’s D and E block licenses in the 700 MHz band to AT&T for a payment of $1.925 billion.
AT&T Withdraws its T-Mobile Bid; Competitive Concerns Remain
Washington, DC– Today, AT&T announced it is withdrawing its application to acquire T-Mobile. RCA (Rural Cellular Association) is pleased with the announcement, but continues to encourage policymakers…