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USTelecom | The Broadband Association

@USTelecom

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 Washington, DC
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Delays on broadband projects leave communities waiting on fast, reliable, affordable & future-proofed connectivity. That’s the opportunity behind the broadband agenda we discussed with a fantastic group of state telecom association directors this week. 🔗bit.ly/BroadbandAgenda
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Broadband helps our troops carry out extraordinary work in service to all Americans. At @JointBasePHH, @usairforce installed fiber, giving troops a faster, more reliable connection. This #VeteransDay, we honor the skill, dedication, and commitment of all who have served.
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Special guests @MattMeyerDE and @FCC's @OliviaTrustyFCC will lead a discussion on connectivity opportunities on the road ahead at our 2026 American Connectivity Forum. 🗓️ Nov. 17 🕑 2 p.m. 💻 Register: ustelecom.org/events/america…
Graphic with images of a man and four women and text: 2026 American Connectivity Forum. Special Guests. Matt Meyer, Delaware Governor, Olivia Trusty, FCC Commissioner. Feature speakers. Kathy Grillo, Verizon. Rhonda Johnson, AT&T. Melissa Mann, Lumen. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with images of a man and four women and text: 2026 American Connectivity Forum. Special Guests. Matt Meyer, Delaware Governor, Olivia Trusty, FCC Commissioner. Feature speakers. Kathy Grillo, Verizon. Rhonda Johnson, AT&T. Melissa Mann, Lumen. USTelecom logo.

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Our President & CEO @Jspalter went on @CSIS's Cache Me If You Can podcast to discuss our broadband agenda for the next Congress and what it will take to accelerate America's broadband future. Stay tuned for the episode! 🔗 Our broadband agenda: lnkd.in/eRYfpuCD
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A new Congress brings new opportunities. Our commitment remains the same: connect every community and protect the networks American count on. Our industry is ready to work with Congress to turn these priorities into progress. Read more: ustelecom.org/research/the-n…
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New Congress. Clear priorities. Let's get to work! S/O to @BigBendTel crews working hard to expand connectivity in West Texas! Learn more about our broadband priorities for the next Congress: ustelecom.org/research/the-n…
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In just one year, America’s broadband internet providers invested $92.6 BILLION into U.S. comms infrastructure. That means more communities connected, more modern networks deployed, and more opportunitiesfor Americans. 🔗 More: ustelecom.org/research/2025-…
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ALT Graphic with image of broadband worker on a pole with text: $92.6 BILLION in 2025 with USTelecom logo.

Graphic with text: Network capital investment. $92.6 B in 2025. $2.3 T since 1996. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with text: Network capital investment. $92.6 B in 2025. $2.3 T since 1996. USTelecom logo.

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Some "permits" come with a monstrous price tag–$30K to $50K per municipality, per project. Some towns want a cut of the profits & attempt to force broadband providers into franchise agreements. These aren't user fees – they're project killers. Learn more: bit.ly/3UtYcVd
Graphic with image of Oregon statehouse and stack of papers with text: Be afraid. Be very afraid. (Of exorbitant fees causing you to lose out on reliable connectivity) Case 04 Broadband permitting horrors. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with image of Oregon statehouse and stack of papers with text: Be afraid. Be very afraid. (Of exorbitant fees causing you to lose out on reliable connectivity) Case 04 Broadband permitting horrors. USTelecom logo.

Graphic with text: Exorbitant fees. In an Oregon city, local officials required a broadband provider to pay an exorbitant franchise fee on internet and data revenue if they wanted to build out connectivity to the community. The fee was too high to justify the project, forcing the provider to walk away, and forcing 2,500 homes to wait even longer for better connectivity.

ALT Graphic with text: Exorbitant fees. In an Oregon city, local officials required a broadband provider to pay an exorbitant franchise fee on internet and data revenue if they wanted to build out connectivity to the community. The fee was too high to justify the project, forcing the provider to walk away, and forcing 2,500 homes to wait even longer for better connectivity.

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From Washington to the Last Frontier – we're on the move to talk about connectivity. Great to be in Alaska to meet with @AlaskaComm team to hear the vision for what's next & how we can support. Proud to stand with those like ACS who are making connectivity happen for Alaskans.
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Our President and CEO @Jspalter is in Seattle to talk with @CostQuest's CEO James Stegeman at #FabricForward26 about how data, smart policy and investment work together to turn plans into fiber networks. Let's get building.
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Today’s broadband internet networks are carrying exponentially more demand – with more US households choosing faster gigabit speeds. Policies that streamline infrastructure builds and reduce barriers support that progress. 🔗 Explore the findings: bit.ly/2026BPI
Graphic with image of people in the field wearing hardhats and carrying fiber with text: Your internet has never worked harder. Lower prices. Faster speeds. Down arrow icon. Lightning bolt icon. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with image of people in the field wearing hardhats and carrying fiber with text: Your internet has never worked harder. Lower prices. Faster speeds. Down arrow icon. Lightning bolt icon. USTelecom logo.

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That’s a wrap on our fall member meetings! Special thanks to @FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty for joining our Board today. To our broadband provider members – American connectivity is made better by your dedication and commitment. Learn about our members: bit.ly/3W7a5AW
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A full day in Washington with the broadband leaders building and defending America’s communications networks. We got right to it at our Leadership Committee meeting brainstorming on opportunities ahead for American connectivity.
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Even when previous projects have disturbed land, broadband providers must often re-study the same areas. These permitting delays stall crucial internet projects and leave communities behind. See how we fight for reform: ustelecom.org/our-priorities…
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In a new op-ed in @FierceNetwork_, our CEO @Jspalter shares thoughts on how Congress can make meaningful progress on 3 priorities for America's connected future: permitting reform, cybersecurity, and ensuring rural communities remain connected. 🔗: bit.ly/3UePryi
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As policymakers consider infrastructure priorities, the latest broadband pricing data reinforces why permitting reform & smart policies matter. 👀 43% drop in broadband prices since 2014 ⚡Gigabit plans down 4.9% in 2025 🔗 Explore the findings: ustelecom.org/research/2026-…
Graphic with text: Lower prices. Faster speeds. Since 2014. Down arrow. 43% Broadband internet prices. Up arrow. 145% Faster average download speed. Up arrow. 95% Faster average upload speeds. Source: 2026 USTelecom Broadband Pricing Index. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with text: Lower prices. Faster speeds. Since 2014. Down arrow. 43% Broadband internet prices. Up arrow. 145% Faster average download speed. Up arrow. 95% Faster average upload speeds. Source: 2026 USTelecom Broadband Pricing Index. USTelecom logo.

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If permitting is delayed, construction can be pushed back by years. A broadband provider in the West filed for permits & waited 3 years, receiving approval when the construction period had already closed. It’s time to end these horrors. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3UtYcVd
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Consumers say <5% of residential users rely on 100-year-old copper landlines. Upgrading to modern networks brings enhanced 911, better location accuracy, and real-time disaster alerts. 🔗 Learn more: americasconnectedfuture.org/…
Graphic with image of emergency dispatcher with text: Stronger networks ahead. When seconds count, connections matter. Modern networks are built for the way Americans communicate today. America's Connected Future logo, USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with image of emergency dispatcher with text: Stronger networks ahead. When seconds count, connections matter. Modern networks are built for the way Americans communicate today. America's Connected Future logo, USTelecom logo.

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Broadband internet providers have reported waiting 1, 2 –even 3– years to get permits to start builds. To get more consumers connected, we need to: ✂️Cut duplicative reviews ⌛Institute clear timelines 🚦End gridlock with a federal backstop Learn more: ustelecom.org/our-priorities…
Graphic with two men standing in a hallway with text: Come wait with us. Forever ... and ever ... on permit approval. Case 01. Broadband permitting horrors. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with two men standing in a hallway with text: Come wait with us. Forever ... and ever ... on permit approval. Case 01. Broadband permitting horrors. USTelecom logo.

Graphic with text: Needless reviews. At Big Bend National Park in Texas, a broadband provider waited two years to bring fiber to homes and businesses inside the park while a federal agency reviewed forest resources. The problem? Big Bend is in the Chihuahuan Desert. There is no forest.

ALT Graphic with text: Needless reviews. At Big Bend National Park in Texas, a broadband provider waited two years to bring fiber to homes and businesses inside the park while a federal agency reviewed forest resources. The problem? Big Bend is in the Chihuahuan Desert. There is no forest.

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