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That’s a wrap on our fall member meetings! Special thanks to @FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty for joining our Board today.
To our broadband provider members – American connectivity is made better by your dedication and commitment.
Learn about our members: https://t.co/KHT70NB5cJ

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A full day in Washington with the broadband leaders building and defending America’s communications networks. We got right to it at our Leadership Committee meeting brainstorming on opportunities ahead for American connectivity.

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@LumenGov @lumentechco @ATT @TMobile @Verizon Thank you for bringing your expertise to the discussion! 👏👏

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Even when previous projects have disturbed land, broadband providers must often re-study the same areas. These permitting delays stall crucial internet projects and leave communities behind. See how we fight for reform: https://t.co/8EAvBdsL1C

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In a new op-ed in @FierceNetwork_, our CEO @Jspalter shares thoughts on how Congress can make meaningful progress on 3 priorities for America's connected future: permitting reform, cybersecurity, and ensuring rural communities remain connected.
🔗: https://t.co/3Wr2cg9jHL

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As policymakers consider infrastructure priorities, the latest broadband pricing data reinforces why permitting reform & smart policies matter.
👀 43% drop in broadband prices since 2014
⚡Gigabit plans down 4.9% in 2025
🔗 Explore the findings: https://t.co/LJv4RyS2xV

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If permitting is delayed, construction can be pushed back by years. A broadband provider in the West filed for permits & waited 3 years, receiving approval when the construction period had already closed. It’s time to end these horrors.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/5UYyGj6yPb

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Consumers say <5% of residential users rely on 100-year-old copper landlines. Upgrading to modern networks brings enhanced 911, better location accuracy, and real-time disaster alerts.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/OX1AADwJYn

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Broadband internet providers have reported waiting 1, 2 –even 3– years to get permits to start builds.
To get more consumers connected, we need to:
✂️Cut duplicative reviews
⌛Institute clear timelines
🚦End gridlock with a federal backstop
Learn more: https://t.co/8EAvBdsdc4

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From exorbitant fees to repetitive environmental reviews, connecting communities can be a horrifying endeavor.
Stay tuned all month as we share real permitting horror stories from broadband providers – and shine a light on how to banish these broadband nightmares.

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Cut the red tape. Build faster. Connect more Americans. ✂️
That’s the direction @FCC took with its unanimous action to clear unnecessary permitting roadblocks to infrastructure deployment.
We’re ready to build on this progress 💪

[Brendan Carr @BrendanCarrFCC]

Big win today at the @FCC on permitting reform. 💪

President Trump is slashing billions of dollars worth of regulatory red tape.

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We were honored to host a special session yesterday after our Cybersecurity Leadership Summit where our member providers were able to share cybersecurity best practices and information, strengthen partnerships and collaboration, and learn from each other.

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At our Cybersecurity Leadership Summit, communications providers joined together to chat threats, challenges and what it takes to keep networks secure. Thanks to @ONCD Sean Cairncross & experts from @ATTPublicPolicy, @TMobile, @lumentechco & @Verizon!

[Cara Duckworth @TweetCDuck]

Was great to hear @SeanCairncross at @USTelecom cyber event acknowledge that the most impactful thing communications industry does “happens under the radar every single day…people outside fail to recognize the scale” of cyber threats providers regularly mitigate. 🎯💪

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What does it take to secure the networks America relies on every day?
Cyber leaders from @ATTNEWS, @TMobile, @Verizon & @lumentechco will talk about work that goes into building & protecting infrastructure.
Join us:
🗓️ Sept. 29
🕛 1:00 p.m. ET
💻 https://t.co/xe2P8zLMX4

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AI is changing the cyber threat landscape. So how do we stay ahead?
White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross joins USTelecom President & CEO @Jspalter for a chat on America’s networks in the age of AI.
Join us:
🗓️ Sept. 29
🕛 12:30 p.m. ET
💻 https://t.co/xe2P8zLf7w

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AI is getting faster. So are cyber threats.
Congress can build on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, giving companies & federal government confidence to share cyber threat indicators and defensive measures.
Our experts weigh in 🔗:
https://t.co/N8IC5cIUWH

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It's time to fix broadband permitting nightmares.
Builds have been slowed and even canceled – Americans deserve better. Broadband must be included in any permitting reform legislation.
Read the Op-Ed from our President and CEO @Jspalter in @agripulse:
https://t.co/Pg8nP91Fk2