Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association

Wisconsin's premier telecommunications and broadband industry association.

[Sen. Patrick Testin @SenatorTestin]

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with local members of the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association.

We discussed ways in which telecommunications companies and the state can partner together to provide reliable broadband internet access to all Wisconsinites, especially those living in rural areas.

One of the proposed bills on the association’s priority list would exempt from income taxes any local, state, federal or tribal government funds used for broadband expansion projects. This would help allow providers to stretch their capital even further, put more fiber in the ground and connect more unserved customers.

@BillEsbeck @WisSenGOP

[NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association @NTCAconnect]

Promoting a predictable and sufficient federal Universal Service Fund (USF) is a top policy priority for NTCA, our members and the communities they serve. But how does the USF help sustain #BroadbandBuiltToLast? Find out below.

Learn more: https://t.co/URPWanebkm

[NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association @NTCAconnect]

When we’re connected, America thrives. The USF enables community-based providers to deliver rural connectivity comparable in price and quality to urban areas and supports #BroadbandBuiltToLast.

Learn more: https://t.co/ftXCILhOVE

[NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association @NTCAconnect]

Reliable broadband access is essential to improving health care outcomes in rural America. By expanding the reach of medical care through telehealth, broadband supported by the USF enhances health care across small-town America. #BroadbandBuiltToLast More: https://t.co/ftXCILhOVE

[RTMC @RTMC1954]

Rural communities with high broadband adoption rates and local providers see 213% higher business growth than those with low usage. With more demand for broadband, the USF keeps rural communities from falling behind. #BroadbandBuiltToLast https://t.co/nLrJmmW40j

[NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association @NTCAconnect]

How would rural consumers, efforts to keep investing in #BroadbandBuiltToLast and the viability of existing rural broadband networks be impacted by the loss of USF support? Find out below.

Learn more: https://t.co/URPWanebkm

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

"Almost simultaneously, newly installed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) announced initiatives to change the $42.5 billion BEAD program."

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[Shirley Bloomfield @sbloomfield15]

When ⁦@NTCAconnect⁩ #broadband provider ⁦@vernoncomcoop⁩ sets up their customers for success with their #fiber network, we all win! These builds don’t happen in high cost areas without programs and Universal Service. #BroadbandBuiltToLast https://t.co/59TCE7aYj3

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

@sbloomfield15 is always a fantastic way to kick off the opening general session of the WSTA Annual Convention!
#buildbroadbandwithus
#fiberbroadband
@NTCAconnect

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

Packed house this morning at the @NTCAconnect Legislative & Policy Conference as @sbloomfield15 kicks off the program with @FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez.
#buildbroadbandwithus
#fiberbroadband

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

WSTA members were in DC this week with @sbloomfield15 and @NTCAconnect. We had great meetings with the Wisconsin delegation. Thank you @RepTiffany @RepVanOrden and @RepGrothman for your support of Wisconsin's #ruralbroadband providers! #buildbroadbandwithus #fiberbroadband

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

@SenatorBaldwin is a proven leader on broadband policy & #ruralbroadband expansion! We spent time today discussing the transformative power of #fiberbroadband in rural Wisconsin. Thank you Citizens Connected, Ntera & CVEC for hosting a great event! #buildbroadbandwithus

[NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association @NTCAconnect]

NTCA was honored to join @nokia in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. as Nokia announced it is adding up to 200 jobs to increase domestic production of electronic equipment. @VP, @SecRaimondo & Drew Petersen from @tdstelecom were onsite for the celebration as well.
https://t.co/w1I1t9Ne4g

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

@sbloomfield15 leads an all-star panel to kick off #SmartRuralCommunity Live 2023! Great to hear broadband perspectives from @km_dewit @WillMcIntee46 and @Andyberke.
@NTCAconnect @pewinternet @WhiteHouse @USDA
#buildbroadbandwithus
#fiberbroadband

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

Wisconsin's allocation for BEAD is more than $1 billion! WSTA members are ready to continue their fiber network expansion!
#buildbroadbandwithus
#fiberbroadband

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[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

Thank you, @RepTiffany for your work on broadband expansion! #buildbroadbandwithus #fiberbroadband

[Rep. Tom Tiffany @RepTiffany]

Thank you @RepEricSorensen and @RepGrothman for the support, as well as @NTCAconnect, @BillEsbeck, @LakelandComm.

https://t.co/0SUEzn3nlT

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

Thank you @MikeRomanoNTCA for leading off our opening general session at the 113th WSTA Annual Convention! Really appreciate you making the trip and sharing great information... including breaking news on the BCM! #buildbroadbandwithus

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

Thank you @tdstelecom for hosting @PSCWisconsin commissioners & staff yesterday at your Broadband Training Facility! Workforce development must remain a top priority as we continue broadband expansion & anticipate $1 billion in BEAD funding. #fiberbroadband #buildbroadbandwithus

[TDS Telecom @tdstelecom]

TDS Telecom was pleased to host @PSCWisconsin commissioners and staff at its training facilities in Waunakee, Wisconsin. We were proud to showcase our workforce development efforts and provide hands-on demonstrations.
https://t.co/uF7kRVdDp7

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

Appreciate the partnership with @CNOConnor to make today's @RocketLeague #FiberFrenzy tournament a reality! Looking forward to the Alaska vs. Wisconsin matches this afternoon! @MTASolutions @CalixHQ
@NTCAconnect #fiberbroadband

[Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association @BillEsbeck]

The tournament is underway!#FiberBroadband #FiberFrenzy @RocketLeague @CalixHQ @MTASolutions