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Yesterday, INCOMPAS, filed comments with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in response to their request for comments on bolstering data center growth, resilience, and security. INCOMPAS is in a unique position of representing members that build out broadband and digital infrastructure to service data centers, as well as companies that offer managed cloud communications services, and operate data centers of many categories. Other members include technology companies, both large and small, that are industry leaders in the development and integration of artificial intelligence technologies and products, which are driving the need for stronger, more efficient infrastructure and larger data center capacity. “As individuals and industries continue to create and deploy AI applications and new learning models, data centers play an integral role in the technology ecosystem,” said INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering.

It's Election Day! Curious to know how the outcome of the election will affect you and your business? Join us for the INCOMPAS 2024 Post-Election Roundtable: Expected Impact on Communications Policy. Our speakers will offer a breakdown of how the 2024 election outcome impacts the communications industry and will review what is expected from the White House, Congress and key committees of jurisdiction, the FCC and dozens of state governments. Our panel will also cover the outlook on a range of policy areas including broadband deployment and infrastructure, #AI, 5G, USF and net neutrality. Register Now! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ehemNdfh

[ 📺 WATCH NOW] Last week INCOMPAS President Angie Kronenberg hosted Jill Springer, Senior Policy Advisor for Permitting and Chief Environmental Review and Policy Officer for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the Department of Commerce, for an insightful discussion on streamlining the permitting process. Listen in as they discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies for navigating regulatory landscapes, ensuring a smoother path for the deployment of broadband technologies.

Yesterday, INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering had the pleasure of moderating a panel at #BBCSummitWest on broadband. Read more below on the panel's discussion of #ACP and the need for the program to still exist. ⬇

Are you registered?! There is still time to register for today's webinar featuring INCOMPAS President Angie Kronenberg and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Senior Policy Advisor for Permitting and Chief Environmental Review Jill Springer, as they discuss the challenges, opportunities and recommended strategies for navigating regulatory landscapes, ensuring a smoother path for the deployment of broadband technologies.

INCOMPAS show 2024 was fun & productive. Great organization & a very well run event.

INCOMPAS is proud to announce a 20% increase in membership in the first three quarters of 2024. As a result, more than 100 member companies now rely on INCOMPAS as their voice on competition, innovation and policy initiatives within our industry. Additionally, The INCOMPAS Show set for October 20-22, 2024 will bring together hundreds of companies and attendees for this premier industry event. The INCOMPAS Show is drawing an increasing number of attendees, with over 28% of attendees being newcomers and with more than 20% of the companies participating for the first time. "Our members not only rely on our policy expertise to help effectively advocate on their behalf, but they also greatly benefit from unparalleled opportunities to expand and grow their businesses through our annual trade show," said INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e8YnWq8N

Cloud Communications Alliance #CCA, INCOMPAS File Joint Comments to the #FCC’s NPRM on Adopting Protections for Consumers Related to the Use of AI in Robocalls and Robotexts The Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) and INCOMPAS the internet and competitive networks association, filed joint comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to adopt protections for consumers related to the use of artificial intelligence in robocalls and seeking comment on positive uses of developing technologies that can alert consumers to unwanted or illegal calls and texts, including AI-generated calls. “Our members are committed to mitigating the threat of illegal robocalls and robotexts to their customers while working with the Commission to concurrently identify ways to preserve consumer trust in voice and messaging services while promoting policies that encourage competition, innovation and economic development. Together, our members will be leaders in employing #AI technologies to enhance the customer’s voice service experience and protect residential and business customers from fraudulent robocalls and robotexts. While the Commission must play an important role in ensuring that AI technologies are developed and deployed with the safeguards necessary to protect consumers and competition, the agency’s approach must take into account the noted benefits that the current flexible approach has allowed, including our members’ development of innovative call detection and alerting solutions that consumers and providers alike will use to expose fraudulent robocalls or robotexts,” said the associations.

NEDAS is a proud Media Partner of the #INCOMPA2024, bringing you unmatched networking opportunities and industry insights. NEDAS programs bring together industry thought leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and end-user solutions shaping a new communications infrastructure landscape enabling a more connected world. Listen to some of their podcasts here: https://lnkd.in/eCPa-aA. Join the INCOMPAS Show 2024 to drive business growth and innovation in the communications infrastructure space. Register now using discount code, “IMILLERMP24”: https://show.incompas.org/. #INCOMPASShow2024 #NEDASPartner #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingMatters #Innovation #DataCenterEvent

#ICYMI: Yesterday, INCOMPAS released a statement of support in response to Chairman Tom Cole's letter to the Federal Communications Commission urging that they adopt final rules authorizing high-powered two-way fixed broadband service in the 12.2 - 12.7 GHz band. “On behalf of the 5G for 12 GHz Coalition, I commend Chairman Cole for his leadership in urging the FCC to bring fixed broadband service to the 12.2 - 12.7 GHz band. Our nation is at a pivotal moment in its work to connect every community, and the Congressman sees a clear opportunity to use this mid-band spectrum to bridge the digital divide, including in tribal areas in Oklahoma. We encourage the FCC to build on this momentum and act soon so we can continue delivering on the promise of Internet for all,” said Chip Pickering.