Jonathan Spalter

@KristineHackman @capitalweather @dougkammerer @nbcwashington @ChuckBell4 I was told the best time to shovel is at low tide.

When is the best time to shovel, @capitalweather @dougkammerer @nbcwashington @ChuckBell4? Now while sleet coming down, or wait until sleet stops?

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.

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

🦃 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.

Our 2025 Broadband Pricing Index shows that prices have steadily declined – even as download and upload speeds have advanced. Check out our report: lnkd.in/e_DWDSA4

Today, members of @HouseCommerce marked up the American Broadband Deployment Act for construction projects – including broadband builds – on federal lands. This moves us closer to eliminating permitting nightmares that delay broadband progress.

Not all broadband is created equal. In a new @agripulse op-ed, our CEO Jonathan Spalter illustrates why fiber broadband is the best deal for rural America, and the benefit of the bargain that taxpayers deserve. agri-pulse.com/articles/23375…

Breaking news like 🔥 spreading through the night…brought to you by broadband. Congrats to the happy couple ❤️

Rural America deserves more than a “quick fix.” In my new @AgriPulse op-ed, I explain why fiber broadband is the best deal for rural America by delivering scalable, cost-effective connectivity for generations to come. Read my latest: bit.ly/3JQtH65

#ScamBusters !

🚨🌟 Member Monday Spotlight We’re kicking off a special member-driven campaign to highlight the critical role our #broadband members play in their communities. First up: Missoula, Montana’s @GoBlackfoot, which was named after the Blackfoot River. Beginning as a cooperative, their customers are also part-owners in the company, highlighting their focus on empowering their communities in western Montana and eastern Idaho. #WeAreBroadband Kudos to USTelecom Board Chair and Blackfoot CEO Jason Williams and team for all the great work they do to connect their communities!

Big thanks to @BrendanCarrFCC and the @FCC for pushing real reform that boosts innovation, fuels investment, and gets more people online, faster. It’s a smart move that puts modern infrastructure—and Americans—first.

Congratulations to Arielle Roth as she steps in to lead @NTIAgov at a pivotal time for American innovation and connectivity. We stand ready to work with her to deliver on NTIA’s mission to help connect everyone in the U.S. to world-class #broadband.

A must-read if you’re following #BEAD.   Spoiler alert: To quote the report, “Fiber-optic technology represents the pinnacle of broadband performance, offering unmatched speed, reliability, capacity, and scalability, due to the vast bandwidth of its medium and the durability of optical fiber. It is the optimal solution.”

Stronger public-private partnerships are how we win in today’s evolving cyber threat environment. Our cyber team breaks down how in their latest post ⬇️ ustelecom.org/strengthening-…

If we want the #AI revolution to reach its full potential across America, we need to talk about what’s missing from the conversation: fiber #broadband. Read my latest in @DCExaminer about how to unlock the key to AI innovation. washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/347581…

Great to speak with @RepHouchin, who brings deep #broadband leadership from Indiana’s statehouse—where she secured $350M in investment. Now in Congress, she’s a champion for fiber, rural growth, small business, and keeping Hoosiers connected. #IN09

📣🗓️ ONLINE EVENT | TUESDAY, JULY 29 | 1 PM (ET) Decoding the New U.S. #Cybersecurity Framework: Everything You Should Know Join USTelecom, @InsideCyber and @InsideAIPolicy for a roundtable on how government and industry are collaborating to protect critical infrastructure and shape the future of tech policy— featuring @lumentechco, @Nex_Tech and @WBKLaw. Register ⬇️ ustelecom.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

“Speed is of the essence.” 
I joined Terry Gerton on the Federal Drive podcast to talk BEAD, Universal Service, and how we must finally connect every community in America. 🎧
 Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wha…

@BrendanCarrFCC’s “Build America” speech is happening now, and lots to like here: “Americas telecom crews are simply the best of the best…and I want to run a policy agenda back in DC that makes these guys’ and girls’ jobs a little bit easier” “It’s time to unleash new growth and opportunity. It’s time to build.” We couldn’t agree more, and we can’t wait to get to work building America’s digital future. x.com/brendancarrfcc…