The two leading trade associations representing the interests of rural and independent telcos have decided to launch the Rural Telecom Industry Meeting & EXPO.
Genachowski estimated the cost of bringing 100 Mb/s connectivity to all Americans—a goal favored by some rural advocates–at $320 billion.
One could read that to say that urban/suburban territories should get 100 Mbp/s broadband, while rural territories should get 4 Mbp/s.
the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and OPASTCO have announced a strategic cooperative agreement
It’s been talked about for years, maybe decades, and it’s apparently coming true. NTCA and OPASTCO, the two leading trade associations for small, rural telcos have announced a merger.