Washington, D.C., – Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement:

“CCA commends the introduction of the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act to help remove barriers to broadband deployment.

Excessive delays, arbitrary fees, and increased costs surrounding broadband deployments around and across rail lines have long presented significant obstacles for CCA members working to close the digital divide in rural and underserved areas.

The RAIL Act brings greater certainty to an otherwise inconsistent process, providing needed reforms to cut through challenges that frustrate the building, expansion, and maintenance of America’s mobile and fixed broadband networks.

CCA urges Congress to move this important legislation forward.”