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Less than 5% of Americans still use copper-based landlines. Modern digital networks are: 🤝 More reliable 🔍 Quicker to detect service issues 🛡️ Better equipped to protect consumers Learn more about the benefits of modern networks at AmericasConnectedFuture.org.

Did you know nearly all plug-in phones today – even the landlines – operate over digital fiber, cable, or wireless networks? Modern networks are more reliable, more resilient, and better equipped for innovation. Old copper networks just can’t compare. Yet, outdated rules have been blocking billions in investment to strengthen the infrastructure that powers economic growth and keeps communities connected. Learn more about modern, digital networks at AmericasConnectedFuture.org.

Phone companies should be able to invest and focus on the modern, digital infrastructure Americans have chosen, but outdated rules require them to maintain old copper technology used exclusively by less than 2% of the country. Modern digital networks deliver: 🔍 Real-time outage detection ⚡ Faster restoration 🚨 Advanced emergency communications 🕵️‍♂️ Stronger protections against spoofing 🌐 Continuous innovation Learn more at AmericasConnectedFuture.org.

Less than 2% of Americans rely exclusively on a landline phone – but instead of paving the way for more investment in today’s modern networks, outdated rules require companies to maintain old copper technology behind these phones. It's time for rules to reflect reality. Learn the benefits of modern networks at AmericasConnectedFuture.org.

The draft order issued by @FCC & @BrendanCarrFCC is good news for all Americans; an important step that accelerates the transition to modern digital networks and a stronger, connected future.

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We're proud to welcome three new members into our association community: Brazoria Telephone Company, @EastexTelephone and @TMobile! They're joining as we continue to move full speed ahead to advance policies that modernize and strengthen networks, secure infrastructure for next gen tech & connect communities across the country.

Here’s a good news story: Broadband connectivity is faster and more affordable, thanks to strong investment by our nation’s providers. What’s down? 💻Real prices for most popular broadband internet services ⚡Real prices for faster gigabit service More: ustelecom.org/research/2025-…

💘Sending you love at the speed of fiber optic broadband! Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite telecom industry advocates! 📞🌐

Did you know telecom companies and governments can work together to trace #robocalls back to their source, disrupt criminal networks, and hold scammers accountable? @USMission2ASEAN, @StateDept’s @EconAtState Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, and the @USTelecom’s Industry Traceback Group brought together public and private sector experts to share U.S. best practices in this field with @ASEAN officials. Supporting ASEAN member states’ efforts to build their own traceback systems and strengthen cross-border cooperation helps combat online scams and protects our citizens.

🚨 Stay alert! Scammers are targeting people with fake delivery messages by phone, text, and email. Check @FCC for the latest scam information.

‘Snow problem – just fixing the line! A crew from Hamilton Telecom conducts maintenance on glass insulators and open wire lines in Hamilton County, Nebraska in 1959. Glass insulators acted as barriers to keep the electrical current in the wire from traveling into the pole and grounding out.

Enhancing digital agriculture technologies already in use today – and increasing producers’ usage to full-scale – could create at least $47 billion each year in additional gross benefit for the U.S. economy. Thanks to the @USDA for its work to provide grants and loans that support modern broadband connectivity in rural communities.

Diana Eisner, VP of Regulatory and Legal Affairs, visited the Practicing Law Institute to share her perspective on changes that could impact consumers in 2026, including the accelerated efforts to move away from legacy copper infrastructure.

Robert Mayer, our Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, joined national security and communications on a panel before a Senate Commerce subcommittee on the evolving cyber threat landscape and how government and industry officials can work more together. More: bit.ly/3M6FleB

Leftover turkey recipes. Black Friday shopping deals. Movie times at your closest theater. Day-After-Thanksgiving happiness = brought to you by Broadband.

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the grit, determination & conviction that our members bring to every infrastructure project. Because of your work, Americans have more access to medical care, educational opportunities & can connect with loves ones in personal ways.

Near-record private capital investment continues to flow while consumers experience lower bills & faster service. This bodes well for consumer purchasing power, more widespread adoption of affordable broadband & America’s continued leadership of the global information economy.

We hosted leaders from global telecom security teams to share a critical message: the telecom industry is preparing for potential disruptions in Indo-Pacific region that could have implications for global supply chain. 🔗Our cybersecurity team’s work: lnkd.in/ehudgbbE

USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter participated in a fireside chat yesterday with @TheMediaInst on challenges & opportunities facing the broadband community – like state rules requiring providers to maintain antiquated copper networks & permitting red tape that causes broadband builds to slow.