http://www.ustelecom.org/USTelecom Press Release RSS feed.5Background: Today at its Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission approved an Order to address program access issues.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/ustelecom-statement-on-fcc-program-access-order.htmlUSTelecom has joined scores of other broadband stakeholders in filing comments in the Federal Communications Commission’s rulemaking to safeguard an open Internet. The 50+ page filing lays out a wealth of economic and market data highlighting the value that today’s broadband networks are delivering to consumers under the current regulatory framework. The filing also describes some of the changes occurring on today’s dynamic broadband networks and cautions against imposing new rules on how those networks operate and innovate to meet the consumer demands of today and needs of tomorrow.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/ustelecom-filing-highlights-broadband-investment-innovation-success-under-current-policy.htmlAnne Veigle To Join Association as Media Affairs VPhttp://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/Media-Veteran-Joins-USTelecom-Team.htmlWhile the debate rages on about the merits and limitations of various international broadband rankings that attempt to examine network performance and other factors, USTelecom today released fresh insights into an often-overlooked aspect of the national broadband debate—actual usage by Internet consumers. The analysis, based on data from Cisco’s Visual Networking Index and Internet World Stats, shows that the United States is among the top nations in the world in volume of Internet consumption per online user. http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/Connected-Americans-Among-World-Leaders-in-Internet-Use.htmlUSTelecom Statement on FCC Order on Program Accesshttp://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/USTelecom-Statement-FCC-Order-Program-Access.htmlBackground: Today, AT&T filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission in its “Preserving the Open Internet” proceeding, GN Docket No. 09-191, in which it proposed that the Commission consider a consumer-focused approach to the issue of non-discrimination.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/ustelecom-statement-on-att-letter.htmlAs the Federal Communications Commission pursues its ambitious effort to develop a National Broadband Plan, USTelecom filed comments today highlighting the essential role that intercarrier compensation and universal service reform will play in the success of the FCC’s efforts. While acknowledging the complexity of these two issues, the association urged timely action in a number of specific areas that have attracted industry consensus and that can deliver tangible, near-term improvements to the climate for U.S. broadband investment.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/ICC-USF-Essential-to-Successful-NBP.htmlBackground: Today, leading mid-sized U.S. broadband providers filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission in its ongoing proceeding aimed at forging a constructive, unified intercarrier compensation regime.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/USTelecom-Statement-on-FCC-Filing.htmlExperienced Network Providers Offer Best Chance of Sustainable Broadband Deployment & Economic Growth. http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItem/UStelecom-Urges-Key-Changes-in-Second-Round-of-Broadband-Stimulus-Funding.htmlToday, USTelecom responded to the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Notice seeking comments on the draft study by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/USTelecom-Expresses-Concern-to-FCC-over-Berkman-Center-Study.htmlToday, Representatives Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Lee Terry (R-NE) released a discussion draft of legislation to reform the nation’s universal service system.http://www.ustelecom.org//news/newsitem/USTelecom-Praises-Reps.-for-Efforts-Stablilize-Universal-Service.html