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• Crossroads Express: Congress Poised to Pass Broadband Data BillToday, S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act, cleared the House of Representatives.  Known more generally as the broadband mapping bill, S. 1492 is an important step to help ensure that all consumers have access to high-speed broadband services that are changing how Americans live.
• TeleBrief: FCC Grants USTelecom Request for Deadline Extension on LNP ComplianceYesterday, the FCC released an order granting requests by Embarq and USTelecom for an extension to the deadline for implementation of the new local number portability requirements. The rules, which were released by the FCC in November, had been scheduled to take effect today, but yesterday's order gives companies until July 31 to comply.
• Crossroads Express: USTelecom Tells FCC Not to Apply Title II To InternetUSTelecom Tells FCC Not to Apply Title II To Internet
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: McCormick Named to Global Telecoms “Power 100”USTelecom President and CEO Walter B. McCormick Jr. was named to the “Global Telecoms Business Power 100,” an international listing of “the 100 most powerful and influential people in the business.”
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: The FCC’s Broadband WorkshopsCrossroads Express In-Depth: The FCC’s Broadband Workshops, Wireline Panel Talks Business Factors, Demand, Wireless Panel Addresses Coverage, Spectrum Needs, Unserved/Underserved Panel Covers Definitions, Barriers, Future Workshops
• Crossroads Express: FCC Releases ISP Remand Order and Intercarrier Compensation/USF RulemakingThe Commission last week released an extensive rulemaking and separate orders all addressing intercarrier compensation and universal service. The first order addresses the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals remand of the FCC’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) order.
• Crossroads Express: DTV Notification Rules ClarifiedA recent FCC order and rulemaking on the upcoming digital television (DTV) transition has been published in the Federal Register. The FCC found it in the public interest to revise its rules such that eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) can notify their Lifeline and Link-Up customers of the transition through the use of a monthly stand-alone mailer in lieu of billing notices; the agency did not change the information that must be conveyed in the notice.
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• TeleBrief: Martin Previews March MeetingYesterday, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin met with reporters to discuss the agenda for the Commission's March 19 Open Meeting. One item on the agenda will be the issue of exclusivity contracts between telecom providers and the owners of multiple dwelling unit buildings; that issue is a follow-up to the 2007 order that prohibited exclusive contracts between cable providers and MDUs. "This would make clear that any telecommunications carrier, including CLECs who don't have the same unbundling obligations as incumbent carriers do, are also prohibited from having an exclusive arrangement for apartment buildings," Martin said. Other items on the agenda will include broadband deployment and spectrum issues.
• Crossroads Express: FCC Releases Executive Summary of Broadband Plan Article Crossroads Express: FCC Releases Executive Summary of Broadband Plan March 15, 2010 FCC Releases Executive Summary of Broadband Plan   USF Contribution Factor Hits 15.3%, Highest Ever   RUS Releases Middle Mile Clarification for 2nd NoFA   USTelecom Files Comments in Smart G
• Crossroads Express: Silver Star’s McCue Heads USTelecom Leadership TeamSilver Star Communications’ Ron McCue has been re-elected to a second term as USTelecom Chair. Joining McCue on the USTelecom leadership team are Steve Oldham of California-based SureWest Communications, who will serve as Vice Chair, and AT&T’s Jim Cicconi, who will serve as Secretary.
• Crossroads Express: FCC Releases National Broadband Plan Article Crossroads Express: FCC Releases National Broadband Plan March 22, 2010 FCC Releases National Broadband Plan   Free USTelecom Webinar on National Broadband Plan   NTIA Extends March 26 BTOP Deadline by Five Hours   McCormick Applauds Rockefeller-Snowe Cyber-Crime Bill   US
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: Presidential Candidate Telecom PoliciesIn light of the just concluded Democratic National Convention and the upcoming Republican National Convention, Crossroads Express will examine the policies expressed by each candidate through his own and his party’s platforms.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: FCC Lays Out Six Ambitious Goals in Broadband Plan Article Crossroads Express In-Depth: FCC Lays Out Six Ambitious Goals in Broadband Plan March 19, 2010 Crossroads Express In-Depth: FCC Lays Out Six Ambitious Goals in Broadband Plan   Improve Broadband Speed, Availability and Adoption   Lead in Mobile Innovation   Increase Broadba
• Cross Roads Express: White House, USDA Announce 126 Broadband GrantsArticle Crossroads Express: White House, USDA Announce 126 Broadband Grants August 9, 2010 White House, USDA Announce 126 Broadband Grants   FCC Releases Annual Broadband Notice of Inquiry   Regulatory Fees Due August 31; Hefty Late Fees   New Rulemaking on Wireless Backhaul   De
• Crossroads Express: Program Access Rules Take Effect Today, June 21Article Crossroads Express: Program Access Rules Take Effect Today, June 21 June 21, 2010 Program Access Rules Take Effect Today, June 21   Consumer Complaint Logs Due July 1   FCC Denies Comcast/NBC Merger Extension   FCC and NTIA Chiefs Meet to Discuss Spectrum Issues   Smart Gr
• International MembersThe United States Telecom Association (USTelecom), the premier U.S. trade association for global communications carriers/service providers, network operators and suppliers, provides the forum for business leaders from around the world to share business insights, explore ideas, define issues, debate policy and set goals that enable them to succeed in a new world of communications.
• USTelecom Makes Top 10 Social Media ListUSTelecom Makes Top 10 Social Media List 
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: 2008 Candidate Telecom PoliciesThis week Crossroads Express continues its examination of policies relevant to USTelecom members as expressed by each presidential candidate through his own and his party’s platform. Last week we covered the policies of Sen. Barack Obama and the Democratic platform. Today we’ll cover Sen. John McCain and the Republican Party platform.
• Broadband Now: USTelecom Vidcast: NET 911This week, the FCC is expected to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the implementation of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 (NET 911 Act).
• Crossroads Express: Martin Decries Lack of Parity in Retention Marketing OrderIn a Memorandum Opinion and Order adopted on Friday and released today, the FCC has granted, in part, a complaint against Verizon related to the company's retention marketing practices.
• Crossroads Express: Commission to Hold Open Meeting WednesdayThe FCC will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:30 AM. Among the topics on the agenda is a further notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks comment on rules governing the 700 MHz D Block public safety broadband spectrum, which went unsold in the 700 MHz auction.
• Crossroads Express: USTelecom’s McCormick to Testify before CongressTomorrow, USTelecom President and CEO Walter B. McCormick Jr. will testify before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet at a hearing on the net regulation bill introduced earlier this year by Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey (D – Mass.). McCormick is expected to raise concerns to the subcommittee about several provisions of the bill that could increase uncertainty in the industry and chill investment, leading to less broadband deployment and a subsequent reduction in the many benefits broadband brings consumers.
• TeleBrief: Senate Looks at DTV and Vulnerable PopulationsOn Tuesday, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to discuss outreach and education efforts in advance of the February 2009 digital television transition. In particular, the Committee was interested in efforts to inform rural and elderly populations—both of which are more likely to receive over-the-air broadcast television—about the DTV transition. Despite outreach efforts by the FCC, NTIA, and various associations, senators remain concerned about the potential effects of the transition on their constituents. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin assured the Committee that the FCC “intend[s] to take whatever actions are necessary to minimize the potential burden the digital transition could impose on consumers and maximize their ability to benefit from it.” Although those actions include things like establishing partnerships with groups that work with vulnerable populations, as we have reported previously, carriers with DTV transition education obligations should expect vigorous enforcement of the Commission’s outreach rules.
• Crossroads Express: Commission Moves on DTV Enforcement Action – FCC Chairman Testifies Before SenateThe digital television (DTV) transition took center stage in Washington, DC, last week with the FCC issuing 11 enforcement orders relating to the transition and FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin testifying before the Senate (see April 9 Telebrief). According to a press release issued concurrently with adoption of the enforcement orders, the actions “demonstrate the Commission’s commitment to strong enforcement in promoting the successful transition” to DTV. At the same time, Chairman Martin testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation regarding the FCC’s efforts relating to the DTV transition. In his testimony, Chairman Martin highlighted the obligations of video providers and LifeLine and Link-Up providers to notify their customers of the pending transition.
• 2008 Communications Crossroads Editorial Calendar2008 Communications Crossroads Editorial Calendar Spring 2008 Ships March 2008 Cover IPTV Where are we headed? Today's telecoms must provide the right digital experience we'll look at strategies for successfully deploying IPTV.
• Genie Barton Joins USTelecom as Vice President and General CounselWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States Telecom Association (USTelecom) announced that Genie Barton joins the association to serve as Vice President and General Counsel in the Law and Policy Division. Barton comes to USTelecom from the Federal Communications Commission where she held several key positions.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: USTelecom’s Broadband ConferenceThose unable to attend SUPERCOMM in Chicago this week missed an outstanding conference entitled “Creating a National Broadband Strategy: The Policy Technology and Investment Perspectives.” Sponsored by USTelecom, TIA and Stifel Nicolaus, the conference provided insights from government and industry experts on issues including the broadband stimulus programs, intercarrier compensation and universal service reform, and as well as how the proper approaches to those issues could fit together into a coherent national broadband strategy. Here is a look at some of the highlights.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: Smart Grid in the National Broadband Plan Article Crossroads Express In-Depth: Smart Grid in the National Broadband Plan March 26, 2010 Crossroads Express In-Depth: Smart Grid in the National Broadband Plan   FCC’s Smart Grid Inquiry   Plan to Integrate Broadband into the Smart Grid   Broadband and the Smart Grid   Re
• Crossroads Express: BIP Comment Deadline Extended to May 24Article Crossroads Express: BIP Comment Deadline Extended to May 24 May 24, 2010 BIP Comment Deadline Extended to May 24   USTelecom Highlights Concerns in Robocalls Proceeding   USTelecom Meets with FCC on Regulatory Fee Reform   14th Annual Report on Wireless Competition Now Availab
• Crossroads Express: USTelecom Calls for E-Rate Reform Article Crossroads Express: USTelecom Calls for E-Rate Reform May 17, 2010 USTelecom Calls for E-Rate Reform   USF High-Cost Support Reform Comments due July 12   USTelecom Staff Meets with Key Security Officials   FCC Releases Agenda for May 20 Open Meeting   RUS May Extend Fili
• Crossroads Express: USTelecom's McCormick Talks Broadband on NPR Article Crossroads Express: USTelecom's McCormick Talks Broadband on NPR August 2, 2010 USTelecom's McCormick Talks Broadband on NPR   USTelecom: No Redundant Broadband Outage Reports   USTelecom’s Banks Participates on Broadband Panel   USTelecom Airs Concerns on Payphone Compensation
• Crossroads Express: FCC Identifies Universal Broadband GapsCrossroads Express: FCC Identifies Universal Broadband Gaps
• Crossroads Express: Economic Stimulus UpdateOn Friday evening a group of moderate Senators led by Senators Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Susan Collins (R-ME) struck a compromise to cut over $100 billion in “non-stimulative” spending from the Senate stimulus package.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: The Broadband Highlights of the House Stimulus BillYesterday House Democrats released the appropriations portion of the draft legislative language implementing its vision of the fiscal stimulus proposal of President Elect Obama.
• Crossroads Express: Intercarrier Compensation and Universal Service Top November 4 Open Meeting AgendaThe FCC released the agenda for its upcoming November 4th Open Meeting and issues relating to intercarrier compensation reform and universal service topped the list. The FCC will be considering a Report and Order and rulemaking on these issues.
• Crossroads Express: Intercarrier Compensation and USF Reform Agenda Items in DoubtAs tomorrow's FCC Open Meeting approaches, there are increasing questions as to whether the item addressing intercarrier compensation and universal service fund will remain on the agenda.
• Crossroads Express: Join USTelecom Leaders in Silicon Valley October 1 - 3Back by popular demand, this year’s Executive Business Forum, "Disruptive Technology, Demanding Consumers and Your Broadband Future," focuses squarely on emerging technologies, new business strategies, and evolving consumer expectations that are accelerating change in the communications industry.
• Crossroads Express: Infrastructure Providers Prepare for Hurricane DollyOn July 20, the Department of Homeland Security’s National Operations Center issued a Phase 1 Awareness Advisory for Tropical Storm Dolly in the Caribbean. The National Infrastructure Coordination Center is requesting status and impact updates from Texas critical infrastructure related to this storm system.
• TeleBrief: USTelecom Participates in Copyright and Intellectual Property PanelUSTelecom Director of Policy Development Kevin Rupy participated in a panel discussion last evening regarding copyright issues arising from new technologies and increased broadband and video deployment. The session was hosted by the Federal Communications Bar Association and included presentations from panelists representing the technology, content and broadband sectors. During his presentation, Rupy discussed USTelecom’s advocacy on intellectual property and copyright issues in international forums as well as the association’s amicus filing in support of Cablevision System’s planned deployment of a remote storage digital video recorder.
• TeleBrief: House Overrides President’s Farm Bill VetoCiting continued subsidies for the wealthy as well as a $20 billion funding increase, as expected, today President Bush vetoed the Farm bill. House Democratic leaders immediately held their planned veto override vote, and overturned the President's decision by a vote of X to Y. Senate Majority Leader Reid said the Senate would vote to overturn the president's decision "as quickly as possible." The legislation contains important changes to the RUS broadband loan program sought by USTelecom and both branches originally cleared the conference report with more than the two-thirds majority required to overturn the President’s decision.
• Crossroads Express: DTV Enforcement Prominent on Open Meeting AgendaOn Thursday, April 10 at 9:30am, the FCC will host its monthly Open Meeting. Among the items to be discussed, the Commission will consider an order addressing petitions filed by TracFone Wireless, Inc. (TracFone) seeking Eligible Telecommunications Carrier designation. TracFone seeks ETC designation in several states and the District of Columbia.
• Crossroads Express: FCC’s June Agenda Focuses on Broadband ClassificationArticle Crossroads Express: FCC’s June Agenda Focuses on Broadband Classification June 7, 2010 FCC’s June Agenda Focuses on Broadband Classification   Lawmakers Concerned About FCC’s Title II Proposal   Verizon Wireless Seeks Rural Carriers for Partnership   USTelecom Meets With FCC o
• Broadband Now: Trick or TreatHalloween is nearly upon us – filling the streets with masks of deception. You may be able to tell the difference between a fake from the real thing on a sidewalk street, but what about when it comes to broadband myths and realities?
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: USTelecom’s Broadband Conference at SUPERCOMMIn less than two weeks, USTelecom, TIA and Stifel Nicolaus will put on a conference at SUPERCOMM entitled “Creating a National Broadband Strategy: The Policy, Technology and Investment Perspectives.” Attendance is free.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: National Security, Emergency and Pandemic PreparednessToday is the eighth anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The awful events of September 11, 2001, continue to affect our nation in many ways. One of the significant results was a resolve to ensure that each sector of the American economy was protected against attacks in the future, and that the sectors were prepared to respond in the event of attacks or natural disasters. In the telecommunications and information sector this has resulted in an intense focus on the security of the physical infrastructure and also increasingly on cyber-security.
• Broadband Now: Fitness - April 29, 2009With summer approaching and swimsuit season on the horizon, many Americans are renewing their commitment to fitness. Whether you’re looking to improve your health or simply look better on the beach, broadband can help. From interactive gaming to connected fitness monitors to online diet and exercise communities, broadband offers an array of exciting options.
• Crossroads Express: USTelecom Files Broadband Stimulus CommentsUSTelecom filed comments today in response to the Joint Request for Information from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Rural Utilities Service on the proper implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: Public Educational and Governmental ProgrammingUSTelecom recently participated in a Federal Communications Commission proceeding regarding the delivery of public, educational, and governmental (PEG) programming by new video entrants to their subscribers.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: Capitol Hill OutlookThe November 4th general election has resolved the issue of who will lead the country, but it raises a host of secondary questions about the organization and leadership of the Congress and what telecom issues might be considered in what is shaping up to be an historic 111th Congress.
• Crossroads Express: Comcast Appeals FCC Network Management DecisionLate last week, Comcast filed a petition with the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit seeking review of the FCC’s order regarding the company’s alleged network management violations. USTelecom staff is closely monitoring the situation and will keep its members apprised of any further developments.
• TeleBrief: Farm Bill Approved By Full HouseThis afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Farm Bill that came out of a House-Senate conference committee late last week by a margin of 318-106; the Senate is also expected to vote on the legislation as early as tomorrow. The House margin of victory would be sufficient to over-ride a threatened presidential veto, and an equally large majority is expected in the Senate.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: Preparing for the Worst: Pandemic Flu and Your BusinessEach year, between 36,000 and 40,000 Americans are killed by the flu and another 200,000 are hospitalized. These flu outbreaks cost the U.S. economy more than $10 billion through lost productivity and increased medical costs.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: Comprehensive Intercarrier Compensation ReformIntercarrier compensation is on the FCC's agenda for decision at the Commission's next meeting, scheduled for November 4 --coincidentally, election day. If the FCC does act, it will certainly be overshadowed by news of the election results, but for the telecom industry, it could be a momentous day.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: FCC Order on Digital Television Consumer Education OutreachOn March 3, 2008, the FCC released an order establishing consumer outreach obligations in advance of the February 17, 2009, digital television transition. Yesterday, March 27, the Office of Management and Budget granted the FCC’s request for expedited approval of these rules, and this approval is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, March 31. Accordingly, member companies need to implement these notification rules beginning on April 30, 2008.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: FCC’s 2007 Report on Video CompetitionMore than a year after its adoption, the FCC last week finally released its 13th report on the status of competition in the video market, the latest in a series of annual reports that are required by statute. The FCC also released a Notice of Inquiry for its 14th report.
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: USTelecom Calls for Changes to Second Round of Stimulus Funding Crossroads Express In-Depth: USTelecom Calls for Changes to Second Round of Stimulus Funding
• Crossroads Express In-Depth: Chairman Martin’s Intercarrier Compensation PlanYesterday, the FTC issued a press release providing a six-month grace period from enforcement of the Red Flag Rules. The enforcement delay does not apply to the Address Discrepancies Rule or the Card Issuer Rule, which are due to go into effect on November 1, 2008. If you need further information on the Red Flag Rule, the Address Discrepancies Rule, or the Card Issuer Rule, be sure take advantage of USTelecom’s free Webinar “Getting Ready for the Red Flag Rules” now available On-Demand.