The Competitive Comms and AI Infrastructure Assoc.

30 years of Section 230 = 30 years of American internet leadership. @INCOMPAS CEO @ChipPickering warns: undermining this law forces moderation challenges and kills innovation, right when AI is changing everything.

ICYMI: On the heels of the MOU signings with Tennessee and Idaho, Director @ehdomenech shared with @InsideAIPolicy how these agreements can streamline the permitting of facilities essential for the buildout of AI. insideaipolicy.com/ai-daily-news/…

Great points from @mpetricone. Section 230 is the backbone of America's competitive Internet ecosystem. Weakening it forces moderation challenges and stifles innovation. It is the legal foundation every internet company depends on, and America cannot afford to undermine it as AI reshapes online services.

Did you miss our 2026 Connecting Communities Summit? Watch this brief video to catch up on the highlights! Policymakers and industry leaders from across the country gathered to discuss: - Next steps in #BEAD and implementation realities - Key partnerships and funding programs to help close the #digitaldivide - The competitive landscape for #ngFWA operators nationwide - The importance of shared spectrum - and more! @NTIAgov @californiapuc @CarlGuardino youtube.com/watch?v=Pekv5a…

“The E-Rate has been tremendous for competition that as people built to the school or to the library, they brought competition into the neighborhoods and into the main street and the businesses.” benton.org/blog/telecom-a…

The @FCC issued a tentative agenda for its March 26 open meeting, where it will consider: 🟢 Improving Customer Service and Consumer Protection 🟢 Combatting Illegal Robocalls Through FCC Numbering Policies 🟢 Modernizing Network and Communication Services 🟢 Spectrum Abundance for Weird Space Stuff 🟢 Modernizing Suspension and Debarment Rules 🟢 Amending Part 1, 73, 74 and 76 Rules Applicable to Broadcast Stations 🟢 Rescinding Obsolete Provisions fcc.gov/March2026

Thank you to @Benton_Inst for hosting an outstanding conversation on the 30th anniversary of the Telecom Act. The dialogue reminded us all why this work matters and why the industry behind it must stay strong. At @INCOMPAS, we remain committed to competition, connectivity, and closing the divides that hold communities back.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, America is in the middle of the biggest infrastructure boom since World War II. We’re incredibly proud of the thousands of jobs Meta data centers are creating across the country, while our investments in small business and workforce training programs ensure Americans have the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. As we build for America’s future, the Ratepayer Pledge ensures families aren’t the ones footing the bill for AI’s energy consumption. The pledge gives companies like Meta the certainty we need to keep up the momentum, ensuring that American AI dominance and the prosperity of American families go hand-in-hand,” said @INCOMPAS member @Meta. about.fb.com/news/2026/03/m…

“Google’s support of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge affirms our long-held commitment to protect energy affordability for American households, accelerate breakthroughs to secure America’s energy future, and deliver energy infrastructure – all of which are critical to maintaining America’s global leadership in this era of innovation. We appreciate all the Trump Administration is doing to secure America’s continued leadership in AI, powered by abundant and affordable energy,” said @INCOMPAS member @Google. blog.google/innovation-and…

INCOMPAS applauds the signing of @POTUS' Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This momentous commitment, signed at the @WhiteHouse by leading technology companies—including @INCOMPAS members @amazon, @Google, @Meta, and @Microsoft—ensures that the rapid expansion of American AI infrastructure will not result in higher energy bills for American families and businesses. incompas.org/news-post/inco…

🔴 LIVE NOW: @INCOMPAS CEO @ChipPickering is speaking at the @BentonInstitute Telecom Act at 30 event! Tune in to explore the bipartisan story behind the '96 Act, how public interest & industry found common ground. 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/live/Mfougb0ED…

Director @mkratsios47’s full remarks at the signing of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge: “We are challenging the companies here today to think bigger when it comes to data center construction by identifying ways they can drive down electricity costs, strengthen grid resilience, and create jobs.”

Today, President Trump brought the leading AI companies together to sign the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to: 🇺🇸 Protect Americans from electricity price hikes 🇺🇸 Take action to further strengthen the grid 🇺🇸 Ensure all Americans benefit from the oncoming technological boom

The ePermit Act directs federal agencies to adopt standardized data systems and modern project management tools to tackle these problems head-on, helping agencies work more efficiently while improving public access and accountability. The House passed companion legislation.

Too often, the federal permitting process falls behind schedule due to outdated, paper-based systems. Lengthy documents, limited transparency, and poor interagency coordination create confusion, delay projects, and invite unnecessary litigation.

#ICYMI U.S. Senators introduced the ePermit Act, which would modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting by leveraging interactive, digital and cloud-based technologies. The bill would: 🟢 Modernize the environmental review process 🟢Create a cloud-based permit authorization portal 🟢Preserve existing environmental protection requirements. curtis.senate.gov/press-releases…

Looking forward to joining colleagues next week for Telecom Act at 30: Universal Service as the North Star, hosted by @Benton_Inst. Thirty years after the 1996 Act, Universal Service remains unfinished business. 📡 Join us: benton.org/event/telecom-…