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New data from @USTelecom's Broadband Pricing Index shows home internet prices declined for the 11th straight year in 2025, as broadband speeds increase. ✔️ Prices for broadband plans down 44% since 2014 ✔️ Download speeds up 145% ✔️ Upload speeds up nearly 95% bit.ly/3Pge6jF

Federal permitting delays are slowing broadband expansion on public lands & keeping Americans disconnected. Big thanks to @SenJohnBarrasso on intro of Close the GAP Act to help ISPs – including our members @silverstarcom & @RangeConnected. 👉 barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-intro…

As Americans feel pressure with household costs, there’s a bright spot: affordable broadband internet.  It’s often overlooked. In fact, a survey shows it’s the cost Americans are least concerned about – that’s because consumers are getting more value. 👉ustelecom.org/broadband-inte…

One household bill declined: Your internet. Our 2026 Broadband Pricing Index breaks it down: Since 2014: ✅ Real prices for popular broadband plans down 43.6% ✅ Download speeds are up 145% ✅ Real price per megabit has declined more than 85% 👉More: ustelecom.org/new-report-hom…

This national cyber director is strategic, tough, and relentlessly focused on deterring attacks. Under Sean Cairncross’ leadership, the USG, broadband providers and other critical infrastructure sectors are working urgently together to protect the nation from threats.

Cheers to our boss Jonathan Spalter for being named a Top Influencer by @washingtonian 🎉 Excited to also see talented colleagues from @ATT, @TMobile & @Verizon! All visionary leaders repping America's cutting-edge communications community! Read more: lnkd.in/eQAxN8AY

What happens when cyber threats start targeting entire digital ecosystems? We testified on that reality before @HomelandGOP. It's our 2nd visit to the Subcommittee in 2 weeks – underscoring critical role telecoms play in protecting American systems. More: bit.ly/4w0ON5w

@NatlGovsAssoc @FCC @usdaRD @NTIAgov @VADHCD @comcast @PointBroadband @googlefiber Go Lynn! 💪

@FCC @usdaRD @NTIAgov @VADHCD @comcast @PointBroadband State broadband leaders from Arizona and Indiana join industry experts from @USTelecom and @GoogleFiber for a discussion on best practices for addressing state and local permitting challenges.

This week, NGA is hosting Governors' broadband leaders, key federal officials, partners and industry experts in Alexandria, Virginia for the 2026 Broadband Leaders Workshop. #BroadbandLeaders2026

This week at our Leadership Committee and Board meetings were honored to be joined by @FCC Commissioner @AGomezFCC, @HouseCommerce Chairman @RepGuthrie, & @WhiteHouse Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Alex Meyer. Their insights underscored the importance of smart permitting reform, advancing modern services in a post-copper world, & strengthening cyber resilience across our networks. Huge thanks to them and our member connectors for their impactful work to connect every American.

The future of connectivity is being decided right now – and our member providers are leading the work to shape it. At today’s American Connectivity Forum, broadband leaders whose companies collectively connect more than 2 million customers in more than 30 states to fast, reliable broadband internet discussed the unique footprint of their communities, why permitting is the number one delay in getting broadband to more people, and what excites them the most about the future of connectivity. Their stories reinforced the critical role the broadband providers play in driving innovation and economic growth in America. We are grateful for the collaboration, passion, and commitment of our members – and have our eyes on the future as we build a more connected America.

Turning dirt to build internet infrastructure shouldn’t be this hard. That was the focus of a fireside chat with @FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC where he spoke about the FCC’s work on regulations for permitting reform, among other topics. The FCC is focused on reviews that will ease gratuitous regulations. Thank you to Chairman Carr for stopping by our American Connectivity Forum to chat and share his commitment to supporting broadband providers – and connecting more Americans.

Today! Our American Connectivity Forum features leaders from our nation's broadband providers sharing insights from their critical work connecting our communities, as well as a conversation with special guest @FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC. 🔴 LIVE stream registration: ustelecom.org/connectivity-r…

Today, we join a broad coalition of communications and infrastructure organizations in urging House leadership to advance the American Broadband Deployment Act. This legislation will: ✅ Modernize permitting processes ✅ Reduce deployment delays and costs ✅ Accelerate broadband expansion ✅ Ensure all communities benefit from fast, reliable connectivity. Read our full letter: bit.ly/4sB6LZo @CCAmobile ConnectAI @CTIA @fiberbroadband @INCOMPAS @NATEsafety @NCTAitv @NTCAconnect @RWAwireless @WIAorg @WISPAnews

Welcome to our new Board of Directors members, John Harrobin of @UnitiFiber and Pamela Sherwood of @gobrightspeed! The Board of Directors is the driving force behind our push to secure a connected future for every American.

We love to see it 💪@BigBendTel has been connecting people in rural West Texas for more than 65 years!

In a unanimous vote, @FCC today took a defining step for America's connected future. By establishing a clear path to retire outdated copper networks, telecom providers can transition to faster, more resilient digital networks that will keep Americans better connected. It ensures an orderly transition that leaves no one without voice service. Kudos to @BrendanCarrFCC & the FCC for driving this order forward. Read our full statement: ustelecom.org/a-giant-welcom…

We and our USTelecom-convened Common Sense Copyright Coalition join so many others in celebrating a big win for internet service providers and consumers in the Cox v. Sony SCOTUS decision today. Read more ustelecom.org/scotus-protect…

Nearly 80% of U.S. adults live in wireless-only households – paving the way for updated rules that will unlock billions in investment for the U.S. economy. Outdated telecommunications rules have required phone companies to maintain aging, unreliable copper phone lines instead of investing into modern communications infrastructure. New FCC rules will clear the way to give Americans infrastructure that will better protect, connect and prepare for the future. Modern digital networks are: 🤝 More reliable 🚀 Faster restoration 🚨 Advanced emergency communications Learn more about the benefits of modern networks at AmericasConnectedFuture.org.

Reliable connectivity matters more than ever. Modern digital networks help telecom providers move beyond old copper networks and invest in stronger infrastructure. What modern digital infrastructure means for you: 💪 More reliable service 🛠️ Faster restoration after storms 🔒 Lower risk from copper theft 🥸 Better protection from spoofed calls 🌪️ Stronger storm emergency communications 📍 More precise location detection for 911 operators Learn how modern digital networks support you at AmericasConnectedFuture.org.