August 22, 2024

TIS24: That’s a Wrap!

ACA Connects led highly-attended and informative sessions at The Independent Show!

“We’re at a defining moment for America’s leadership in telecommunications—with small, independent, and rural providers leading the way in innovation and investment in their communities. Thanks to ALL our Members who attended #TIS24, shared their expertise, and helped ACA Connects advocate for the success of our industry.” — ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer. 

We’re grateful to all our Members and policy experts who led and participated in breakout sessions to help attendees grow their businesses and navigate the regulatory and policy world.

If you missed any of these sessions, audio recordings will be posted on our website soon in the Member Lounge. 

Bulk Billing Stares Down an FCC Ban

Max Staloff, ACA Connects Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, led a discussion on how ACA Connects is advocating to the FCC to reverse its plan to ban bulk billing arrangements. Policy expert Mike Nilsson also participated.

ACA Connects Members shared how these arrangements are benefitting their customers:

  • Philip Kantor, Vice President and General Counsel with Blue Stream Communications LLC
  • Ross Lieberman, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with Hotwire Communications

Broadband Labels: A Guidebook for Implementation

Brian Hurley, ACA Connects Chief Regulatory Counsel, moderated a session to help smaller providers implement broadband label requirements. Policy expert Bob Scott also joined the conversation.

ACA Connects Members shared their tips on how best to implement and follow these regulations:

  • Sara Cole, Regulatory Counsel & Director-Federal Affairs with TDS Telecom
  • Matt Rohre, Senior Vice President-Operations with Astound Broadband

Re-Re-Regulation: The Return of Title II

In addition to these sessions, Hurley and Tom Cohen, Partner with Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, led a breakout session on what to expect after the Sixth Circuit put the FCC’s Title II regulations on ice.

More highlights from #TIS24: