The Free State Foundation Conference offered an excellent platform for engaging dialogue and the exchange of ideas on some of the most pressing issues facing our country. We, at ALLvanza, are pleased to have had the opportunity to share our perspective on some of the issues discussed.
ALLvanza’s perspective on some of the issues discussed:
Spectrum: ALLvanza agrees with Senator Cruz’s stance on the importance of allocating more spectrum for commercial use. Specifically, ALLvanza supports efforts to make more spectrum available for commercial purposes and the need to repurpose additional government-held spectrum for such use. Millions of new internet users are joining the ecosystem each year, and to ensure our connectivity remains fast, reliable, and scalable, additional spectrum is crucial.
The FCC’s ability to manage spectrum auctions directly impacts the U.S. telecommunications market, and it is crucial that its authority to conduct spectrum auctions is restored to ensure continued innovation, affordable services, and improved connectivity for consumers.
ALLvanza does not take a position on how spectrum should be allocated, but we believe it’s important to find the right balance between licensed and unlicensed spectrum. If we want our 911 calls to go through without interruptions, we need more licensed spectrum. On the other hand, if we want to continue using Wi-Fi as we do regularly, we need more unlicensed spectrum. Both are essential.
BEAD: We agree with Senator Cruz on the importance of removing barriers that prevent the program from moving forward in the right direction, as well as the need to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. At ALLvanza, we advocate for addressing the issues surrounding the BEAD program to ensure its effective implementation, so that all Americans are connected to broadband and the U.S. remains a leader in innovation
It is crucial that BEAD is implemented correctly. This requires strong oversight to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as accurate mapping and coordination to target truly unserved and underserved areas. We must avoid overbuilding in regions that already have service.
While we support necessary changes to the program, such as removing the rate regulation mandate, we caution against introducing new challenges that could negatively impact consumers, such as relying on technologies that may not be as reliable.
FCC Chairman Carr’s DELETE DELETE DELETE initiative: We believe this initiative presents an excellent opportunity for the FCC to modernize regulations. As market dynamics have evolved and technological advancements have been made, it is essential to update our regulations accordingly. Removing unnecessary or outdated regulations can reduce costs, encourage innovation, and ultimately benefit consumers by fostering a more flexible and competitive marketplace.