We greatly appreciate Senator Udall's leadership in championing this provision.
I do agree, absolutely, that there should be.
Yes, Senator Udall, it is greatly needed, especially in Indian Country.
Yes, Senator, U.S. Cellular certainly supports the concept of a large infrastructure package to address rural broadband,...
Thank you, Senator Udall, for stating that earlier in his opening statement.
Mr. Webre, the FCC issued guidance in 2012 about tribal engagement. The GAO reports that that guidance is now stale.
Seeing it first-hand is tremendously important.
The first question I asked earlier had to do with tribal consultation and it being very important to shrinking the digit...
I think that Congress should look at it.
It is time for a new authority for the Commission, a new direction, new authorities. It is time for a tribal broadband f...
Would you say the requirement of being designated an ETC is having a disparate impact on tribes to receive more Federal ...
I think if we work with the tribes together, I think we can help them out.
Do you have a timeline for us?
When exactly will this Committee see accurate data from the E-Rate program about its work in tribal lands?
Eighty percent of those living on tribal lands in New Mexico do not have access to broadband.
Yes. And Mr. Webre, there is no doubt that the maps are not accurate?
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me just, a quick aside. Today I received a letter from Chairman Pai, and I would like to ex...
This is one where the industry controls the data, and has all the power. And when tribes do challenge the data, it is co...
