Qwest Rejoins USTelecom
USTelecom Chairman Ron McCue Touts Industry Unity at Critical Moment for U.S. Broadband Policy
Background: Today, Qwest Communications International announced that it is rejoining USTelecom, and Steve Davis, Senior Vice President—Public Policy & Government Relations, will serve on the association’s Board of Directors.
The following statement is from Ron B. McCue, Chief Operating Officer of Silver Star Communications, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Telecom Association:
“This is a big day for the broadband community. Our member companies – large and small, urban and rural – are united by a shared commitment to delivering the broadband future across America. At this critical time for our nation, its economy and American innovation, it is very meaningful that this industry is joining together in a common bond. USTelecom and its member companies have been working closely with Qwest on key industry issues for a number of years. We are pleased to now formalize this relationship, and to have the benefit of the broad experience and perspective of Qwest Senior Vice President Steve Davis as a member of our Board of Directors.”
The United States Telecom Association, USTelecom, is the premier broadband trade association representing service providers
and suppliers for the telecom industry. USTelecom represents companies offering a wide range of services across the communications
platforms, including voice, video and data over local exchange, long distance, wireless, Internet and cable services.