A coalition of US tech associations have penned a joint letter, asking House and Senate leaders to support and fund critical broadband infrastructure and services before year-end, especially amid the continuing covid-19 crisis. The letter calls on the leaders to support bipartisan legislation aimed at providing funding for broadband services for families and students, clarifying the extension of the current Cares Act for network deployment through 2021, and ensuring the FCC has funding to develop accurate broadband maps. The letter says positive congressional action will support schools and businesses as they close again, offering a lifeline to health services, continuing education, and skilling and employment opportunities.
The letter was signed by 12 trade associations, including USTelecom/the Broadband Association, Incompas, the Fiber Broadband Association, US Chamber Technology Engagement, Rural & Agriculture Council of America, Computer & Communications Industry Association, WISPA, TechNet, Connect Americans Now, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), the Internet Association, and the Internet Television Association NCTA.
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