The report said a 40% reduction in Universal Service support would mean broadband operators can’t continue operations on existing networks.

The ACA Connects summit addressed permitting reform, non-deployment funds, retransmission consent, and C-brand transition.

One speaker said that broadband teams’ reticence about AI can be overcome through transparency about how the technology is being used.

The NTCA RTIME opening session included a fireside chat with FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty and a panel on broadband technologies.

Telecompetitor spoke with Mike Romano about NTCA’s priorities, Universal Service, BEAD, AI, and his focus as the association’s next CEO.

Before joining NTCA, Romano was of counsel with Bingham McCutchen and vice president and general counsel of GTT Communications.
