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

The partnership with INDATEL aims to accelerate Bridged Broadband’s time to market, expand its reach, and provide scalable services.

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

Because of the system’s early success, Catanach said NMSurf will deploy Taara Lightbridge exclusively in some areas.

After the close of the transaction and a transition period, Van Buren Telephone subscribers will become members of Citizens Mutual.

Two large challenges for the future of rural broadband, Bloomfield said, are supply chain issues and workforce development.
