Andrew Von Ah

Director for Telecommunications and Broadband Issues @USGAO's Physical Infrastructure team

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

The Affordable Connectivity Program has helped millions get on the internet. Our latest report makes recommendations to FCC to improve its outreach, focus on results, and tighten fraud controls so the program can reach even more Americans. https://t.co/5yja8hu2e5

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is the one federal program solely focused on addressing the lack of broadband infrastructure on tribal lands. Our latest report has some recommendations to help ensure this program succeeds. Check it out here: https://t.co/2JoUivdLqy

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Congress ponied up funds to deploy broadband infrastructure. But will the workforce be sufficient to meet the demand? We address this question in our latest report: https://t.co/OM6hSKeXtG

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Given the dramatic increase in large constellations of satellites in recent years and planned for future years, our latest report looks closely at how FCC considers their environmental and other potential impacts. Check it out here: https://t.co/bgWCBbajUx

[U.S. GAO @USGAO]

In recent years, thousands of #Satellites have launched to provide internet access, joining others in orbit. But new satellites may lead to disruptions like #SpaceDebris that damages other satellites. Our new report explores options to address these risks: https://t.co/Sq1egWeDEz

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Spectrum policy goes hand-in-hand with efforts to close the digital divide. I chatted with @drturnerlee, @ShaneTews and @katmburke on TechTank to discuss its policy interactions with recent IIJA investments.
https://t.co/5u0j54ZBC1

[U.S. GAO @USGAO]

WatchBlog post: Breaking Down Barriers to Broadband Access https://t.co/CYImx9TKvc

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Congress just dropped a bipartisan, bicameral bill (https://t.co/ZBz5TShOHG) to require the White House to develop a new broadband plan. Read our report to find out why.
https://t.co/hWkTBxlrVQ

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Effective federal spectrum management hinges on collaborative leadership between @FCC and @NTIA, a topic of my testimony at yesterday’s Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on the Future of Spectrum and our 2021 report. https://t.co/NJUfvHANi4

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Check out our latest report on federal broadband support. We are recommending improved coordination, and a clear federal strategy to help guide the multitude of programs.
https://t.co/p08vMLESYG

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

#GAO's legal decision clears the way for new, more accurate broadband maps. Sorely needed! https://t.co/I8ybEAFMii

[FierceTelecom @FierceTelecom]

NEW: Work on broadband maps which will be used to distribute billions in federal funding can finally get underway, after a government watchdog approved the @FCC's selection of CostQuest Associates as a key vendor for the project.

https://t.co/B72deL6d5k

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

@FirstNet is charged with overseeing the nation’s public safety broadband network but is set to sunset in 2027. We identify actions Congress should take to ensure network continuity. See our @usgao report: https://t.co/mS04Wr4odR

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

@TransportDems @FAA_Steve @AirlinesDotOrg @AAAEDelivers @AIAspeaks @ALPAPilots @RAAtweets @HeliAssoc @CTIA Lots of talk at yesterdays' hearing about improving the federal spectrum management process. Our recent reports have recommendations for the agencies to do just that. https://t.co/wVme1MN9ox, https://t.co/hyyKQiDYyd

[Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure @TransportDems]

Today, @FAA_Steve and witnesses from the second panel, including @AirlinesDotOrg, @AAAEDelivers, @AIAspeaks, @ALPAPilots, @RAAtweets, @HeliAssoc, @CTIA, and Roberson and Associates, will provide insight on the path forward to protect aviation safety amid 5G deployment.

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Federal spectrum management has been in the news a lot lately #5GRollout. Take a look at our new report, issued today, that makes recommendations to NTIA in managing federal spectrum.
https://t.co/wVme1MN9ox

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

As discussed in our new report, #FCC's efforts to have better broadband maps should help agencies target federal investment to where it is most needed, getting the U.S. closer to closing the digital divide. https://t.co/QOMeovIz1h

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

@Interior continues its Tribal Broadband Summit today with discussion on broadband collaboration on tribal lands. In 2018, @USGAO reported that tribes can benefit from broadband partnerships but these partnerships are rare. https://t.co/1tu4sVEXAb

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

@Interior continues its Tribal Broadband Summit today with discussion on broadband collaboration on tribal lands. In 2018, @USGAO reported that tribes can benefit from broadband partnerships but these partnerships are rare. https://t.co/1tu4sVWyYL

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Even though we can’t see it, spectrum is a critical resource needed for most types of radio and electronic communication. It’s also increasingly scarce, which makes effective federal oversight so critical, as discussed in our new @USGAO report. #GAOReport https://t.co/NJUfvHANi4

[Andrew Von Ah @TeleCommAuditor]

Our @USGAO report on federal spectrum management recommended ways FCC and NTIA could strengthen their collaboration as joint managers of federal spectrum in the U.S. #FCC #NTIA https://t.co/NJUfvHANi4