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21. Joins Colleagues in Introducing a Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps - Press Releases - U.S. Senator John...
    June 13, 2019

    Newsletter Press Releases Recent Press Releases Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing a Bill to Improve Broadband Data Maps Since data collection is a constantly evolving process this bipartisan legislation would...would take the necessary steps to ensure the information that s depended upon for accurate broadband mapping is as up to date and effective as possible June 13 2019 WASHINGTON U S Sen John Thune R S D a...introducing the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability DATA Act This legislation would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission s FCC broadband availability maps...

22. Question NTIA’s Ability to Effectively Administer Broadband Programs - Press Releases - U.S. Senator John...
    August 04, 2021

    Administer Broadband Programs Allowing volunteers to review applications suggests NTIA lacks the qualified staff and technical expertise necessary to administer current or future broadband programs August...4 2021 U S Sens John Thune R S D ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications Media and Broadband and Roger Wicker R Miss ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation...disbursing to expand broadband access Allowing volunteers to review applications suggests NTIA lacks the qualified staff and technical expertise necessary to administer current or future broadband programs wrote...

23. Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Rural Broadband - Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Thune...
    March 31, 2023

    Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Rural Broadband It is crucial that rural communities across South Dakota have access to reliable broadband services March 31 2023 WASHINGTON U S Sen John Thune...Subcommittee on Communications Media and Broadband recently joined his colleagues in reintroducing the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act bipartisan legislation to expand broadband access to rural communities The...Federal Communications Commission s FCC Universal Service Fund USF which promotes universal access to broadband and other telecommunications services Currently the USF is primarily funded through landline fees...

24. Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband - Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Thune...
    December 09, 2019

    Releases Recent Press Releases Thune Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband If our rural communities are to survive and flourish our rural constituents need access to services...colleagues in urging the Federal Communications Commission FCC to prioritize sustainable rural broadband networks as the FCC considers new rules in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund RDOF proceeding If...of resources to promote services that cannot keep pace with consumer demand and the evolution of broadband in urban areas As the FCC moves forward to adopt new rules in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund...

25. Bipartisan Legislation to Protect, Expand Rural Broadband Access - Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Thune...
    November 23, 2021

    Legislation to Protect Expand Rural Broadband Access November 23 2021 U S Sens John Thune R S D ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications Media and Broadband Amy Klobuchar D Minn Jerry Moran R...which promotes universal access to broadband and other telecommunications services It is crucial that rural communities across South Dakota have access to reliable broadband services said Thune For years I...I have fought for predictable and sufficient support for broadband providers to help enable the continued deployment of these services throughout our communities I m proud to support this legislation that...

26. Thune, Wicker Request GAO Review of FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program - Press Releases - U.S. Senator...
    April 29, 2021

    GAO Review of FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program April 29 2021 Washington U S Sens John Thune R S D ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications Media and Broadband and Roger Wicker R Miss ranking...that they conduct an independent review of the Federal Communication Commission s FCC s Emergency Broadband Benefit EBB program to ensure its success The letter also requested that there be a comprehensive...not disbursing any funds to its intended recipients consumers who are struggling to pay for their broadband service during the pandemic there have already been calls for billions of dollars in additional...

27. Highlight Need to Build Strong and Resilient Broadband - Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Thune...
    June 22, 2021

    Press Releases South Dakotan Joins Thune at Hearing to Highlight Need to Build Strong and Resilient Broadband This Committee which has jurisdiction over telecommunications policy has a real opportunity to support...ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications Media and Broadband today helped lead a subcommittee hearing on building resilient broadband networks Denny Law CEO of Golden West Telecommunications testified...testified at the hearing and discussed the challenges of deploying strong and resilient broadband in rural areas In his opening statement Thune highlighted multiple bills he has introduced including the...

28. the FCC’s Mismanagement of a Taxpayer-Funded Broadband Subsidy Program - Press Releases - U.S. Senator...
    January 25, 2023

    Releases Recent Press Releases Thune Cruz Statement on the FCC s Mismanagement of a Taxpayer Funded Broadband Subsidy Program Senators demand accountability after report reveals massive waste fraud and abuse...WASHINGTON U S Sens John Thune R S D ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications Media and Broadband and Ted Cruz R Texas incoming ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation...detecting fraud in the ACP which is designed to provide eligible households with a discount on broadband services and connected devices The results of GAO s findings reveal that the FCC s ACP is subject...

29. Commerce Department IG for Neglecting Mandated Broadband Oversight Duties - Press Releases - U.S. Senator...
    December 08, 2022

    Recent Press Releases Thune Wicker Call Out U S Commerce Department IG for Neglecting Mandated Broadband Oversight Duties Contrary to the requirements of the law you have failed to fulfill your duties...WASHINGTON U S Sens John Thune R S D ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications Media and Broadband and Roger Wicker R Miss ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee today sent a letter calling...congressional oversight of previously authorized broadband funding As a result of IG Gustafson s dereliction of duty taxpayer dollars intended for broadband services are subject to waste fraud and abuse Contrary...

30. Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity - Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Thune...
    April 23, 2020

    Facebook Sign Up For Newsletter Press Releases Recent Press Releases Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity I m pleased that the FCC moved forward today with making more spectrum available for...statement on the Federal Communications Commission s FCC s report and order to expand unlicensed broadband operations such as Wi Fi into the 6 GHz band to help enable new American innovations and investments...Permalink https www thune senate gov public index cfm 2020 4 thune praises fcc order to expand broadband connectivity Press Releases Opinion Editorials Press Kit Contact Information Aberdeen Office 205...