http://www.ustelecom.org/USTelecom Press Release RSS feed.5WASHINGTON, D.C.—At a time of significant change in the U.S. political and economic climate, USTelecom has opted for continuity in its industry leadership. Silver Star Communications’ Ron McCue has been re-elected to a second term as USTelecom Chair.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/Silver-Star-Communications-Ron-McCue-Re-Elected-to-USTelecom-Chairmanship.htmlOn behalf of the nation’s nearly 1,400 broadband providers, we congratulate President-elect Obama on his history-making victory. We are especially proud of the pivotal role that broadband has played in this election cycle, fostering unprecedented citizen engagement in our democratic process.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-Congratulates-President-Elect-Obama.htmlWith the vision of speeding international broadband deployment and innovations to consumers, USTelecom and ETNO agreed to work together during the 33rd ETNO General Assembly Forum & CEO Summit Meeting in Venice, Italy on October 23-24.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-and-ETNO-Form-Alliance-to-Speed-Broadband-Deployment.htmlCongress approved S. 1492, the “Broadband Data Improvement Act.” The legislation updates the FCC’s broadband data collection standards and authorizes the Department of Commerce to undertake a program of public/private partnerships to increase broadband deployment and adoption. http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-Applauds-Passage-of-Broadband-Mapping-Legislation.htmlTop executives from the nation’s broadband industry are set to convene next week, Oct. 1 - 3, in Silicon Valley for USTelecom’s Executive Business Forum. Windstream President and CEO Jeff Gardner will keynote the three-day event, which will focus this year on the theme of “Disruptive Technologies, Demanding Consumers and Your Broadband Future.”http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/Top-Broadband-Execs-Convening-in-Silicon-Valley.htmlLate Friday, the FCC issued an order and rulemaking granting certain carriers forbearance from filing ARMIS reports concerning certain service quality and infrastructure metrics.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-Applauds-Elimination-of-Unnecessary-Reporting-Requirements.htmlToday at its Open Meeting, the FCC adopted a Report and Order in response to a complaint and Petition for Declaratory Ruling relating to Comcast’s network management practices.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-Says-FCC-Action-Demonstrates-No-Need-For-Legislation.htmlWith more than 90% of U.S. communications infrastructure in private hands, public-private collaboration plays a pivotal role in our nation’s emergency preparedness and response. Today, USTelecom unveiled a new educational resource to help government agencies, private partners and all stakeholders navigate the many federal, state, regional and private efforts underway to keep our nation safe and secure.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-Debuts-Public-Safety-Toolkit.htmlUSTelecom today unveiled a rich new feature of its multi-media website that showcases how broadband is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, including how we share information and engage in public policy debates. From a broadband news program to timely videocasts and blog entries, the USTelecom Social Media Newsroom offers a useful variety of information to the media and all stakeholders in the nation’s broadband future.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-Launches-Social-Media-Newsroom.htmlWith more than 90% of the nation’s communications infrastructure in private hands, public-private collaboration plays a pivotal role in our nation’s emergency preparedness and response.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-to-Demonstrate-Public-Safety-Toolkit.htmlBackground: Yesterday, AT&T submitted a filing to the FCC urging the agency to act on the issue of intercarrier compensation. In the filing, AT&T made a broad argument outlining the need for prompt action on the issue and also put forth a proposal of its own for reform of the current intercarrier compensation regime.http://www.ustelecom.org//News/NewsItems/USTelecom-Supports-Proposal-for-Intercarrier-Compensation-Reform.html