CCA on Rosenworcel letter on the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program
Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s letter updating Congress on the status of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program
Washington, D.C. – Today, Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement regarding Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s letter updating Congress on the status of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program:
“Competitive Carriers Association appreciates Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s letter updating Congress on the status of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program, highlighting the urgency and difficulties faced by Program participants. As the Chairwoman notes, the FCC must proceed despite a $3.08 billion funding shortfall. Many CCA members participating in the Program are the only providers in the rural areas they serve, and cannot successfully “rip and replace” untrusted equipment and continue to provide service for their subscribers, as well as roaming customers from other carriers, with less than 40% of their approved costs funded. Congress created the program as a national security mandate, and Congress can ensure its success by acting to fully fund the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.”
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