@Jspalter

Dad, husband, tech policy geek, business builder, CEO @USTelecom.

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Why the lame duck actually matters ⬇️
USTelecom | The Broadband Association
@USTelecomOct 21
In a new op-ed in @FierceNetwork_, our CEO @Jspalter shares thoughts on how Congress can make meaningful progress on 3 priorities for America's connected future: permitting reform, cybersecurity, and ensuring rural communities remain connected. 🔗: bit.ly/3UePryi
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Lame duck. Live agenda. Clear the path to build. Strengthen our cyber defenses. Give rural connectivity certainty. Three jobs Congress can finish before heading home. My take in @FierceNetwork:
USTelecom | The Broadband Association
@USTelecomOct 21
In a new op-ed in @FierceNetwork_, our CEO @Jspalter shares thoughts on how Congress can make meaningful progress on 3 priorities for America's connected future: permitting reform, cybersecurity, and ensuring rural communities remain connected. 🔗: bit.ly/3UePryi
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michael spalter@michaelspalterSep 30
When people speak of institutional recognition this should be a North Star. The grande dame didn’t get here by taking an elevator to success- she used the stairs. And just before reaching the top floor she passed but her legacy live on thanks to visionary curators and writers…
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What does it take to secure the networks America relies on every day? Cyber leaders from @ATTNEWS, @TMobile, @Verizon & @lumentechco will talk about work that goes into building & protecting infrastructure. Join us: 🗓️ Sept. 29 🕛 1:00 p.m. ET 💻 bit.ly/3Tboo6F
Graphic with images of four men and text: Cybersecurity leadership summit. Cybersecurity perspectives from leading network operators. Tuesday, Sept. 29. 12:30 p.m. ET. Rich Baich, AT&T, SVP/Chief Information Security Officer. Mark Clancy, T-Mobile, SVP of Cybersecurity. Jim Fowler, EVP, Chief Technology & Product Officer. Jason Lish, Verizon. SVP, Chief Information Security Officer. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with images of four men and text: Cybersecurity leadership summit. Cybersecurity perspectives from leading network operators. Tuesday, Sept. 29. 12:30 p.m. ET. Rich Baich, AT&T, SVP/Chief Information Security Officer. Mark Clancy, T-Mobile, SVP of Cybersecurity. Jim Fowler, EVP, Chief Technology & Product Officer. Jason Lish, Verizon. SVP, Chief Information Security Officer. USTelecom logo.

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It's time to fix broadband permitting nightmares. Builds have been slowed and even canceled – Americans deserve better. Broadband must be included in any permitting reform legislation. Read the Op-Ed from our President and CEO @Jspalter in @agripulse: agri-pulse.com/articles/2527…
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AI is getting faster. So are cyber threats. Congress can build on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, giving companies & federal government confidence to share cyber threat indicators and defensive measures. Our experts weigh in 🔗: bit.ly/3VbKtm4
Graphic with images of two men and text: The faster these threats move, the more important it becomes for defenders to be able to share what they are seeing quickly and confidently. Brandon Heiner, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. Rober Mayer, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity and Innovation. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with images of two men and text: The faster these threats move, the more important it becomes for defenders to be able to share what they are seeing quickly and confidently. Brandon Heiner, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. Rober Mayer, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity and Innovation. USTelecom logo.

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In just one year, America’s broadband internet providers have invested $92.6 BILLION in U.S. comms infrastructure 🏗️ 🛜 That's more communities connected, modern networks expanded & opportunities created in hard-to-reach neighborhoods. 🔗 More: bit.ly/4xo3e2Z
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Here's to the ones who keep us connected. Happy Labor Day! 👷
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Always inspiring to return to the Big Sky state to see first-hand the extraordinary commitment Montana’s broadband providers bring every day to connecting what still are among the most rural (and beautiful) corners of the nation. A big thank you to the @BroadbandMT team and board for their warm welcome, and to our own board member and former Chair @bartfarkel from @GoBlackfoot for leading such a great conversation.
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Congrats to @DanielleThumann on her nomination to serve as FCC Commissioner. Danielle brings sharp judgment, deep policy expertise, and a clear understanding of how smart communications policy can expand opportunity, strengthen competition, and keep America connected. Wishing her all the best in the @senatecommerce confirmation process and the important work ahead.
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86K+ permits for BEAD alone. (!) And counting when it comes to all builds. As @Jspalter recently told the @SenateCommerce Subcommittee, it's time to pass the Accelerating Broadband Permits Act and the RAIL Act - and pair them with real shot clocks and deemed-granted provisions to cut overlapping, duplicative reviews. We don't need more broadband permitting red tape. We need green lights that gets shovels in the ground and Americans connected. More on why permitting reform can’t wait, from @expandbroadband: broadbandexpanded.com/posts/…
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USTelecom President Jonathan Spalter testified before @SenateCommerce: Broadband providers have invested $2.2 trillion into networks since 96 – and ready to build. Thanks @SenTedCruz, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorLujan & all who support broadband providers!🔗 lnkd.in/eKwwe5Pb
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He knows what he's talking about. One of the leading experts on what communications providers are actively doing to stop scammers and the complex world of tracebacks. Tune in!
Breakfast Media
@BroadbandCensusJul 28
📢 Panelist Spotlight: Josh Bercu As Executive Director of the Industry Traceback Group, Josh Bercu helps lead the effort to trace illegal robocalls back to their source—and develop strategies to stop scammers. Hear his insights during our FREE livestream on phishing, robocalls & spam. 📅 July 29 | Noon ET Register: broadbandbreakfast.com/broad… @USTelecom #Robocalls #Cybersecurity #Broadband #Scams
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Broadband providers are ready to build but often met with permitting challenges: 🔴 Exorbitant fees 🔴 Requirements unrelated to the build 🔴 Excessive reviewers Kudos to @FCC & @BrendanCarrFCC for proposing new rule to help telecom providers expand connectivity in America.
Graphic with text: DENIED … over an apostrophe Real and outrageous permit issues that have delayed fiber internet builds with image of fiber internet worker operating a trench machine. USTelecom logo.

ALT Graphic with text: DENIED … over an apostrophe Real and outrageous permit issues that have delayed fiber internet builds with image of fiber internet worker operating a trench machine. USTelecom logo.

Graphic with icon of Ohio and text: Ohio. In one city, the permitting process includes 13 different departments with 70 people to review the application. One telecom provider’s first permit application took six months to be approved. At that rate, the build would take 49 years.

ALT Graphic with icon of Ohio and text: Ohio. In one city, the permitting process includes 13 different departments with 70 people to review the application. One telecom provider’s first permit application took six months to be approved. At that rate, the build would take 49 years.

Graphic with icon of Illinois and text: Illinois. Only one permit may be active at a time; each permit must be closed out before the next will be released. This rule puts a hard cap on productivity by killing parallel work and limiting scalability.

ALT Graphic with icon of Illinois and text: Illinois. Only one permit may be active at a time; each permit must be closed out before the next will be released. This rule puts a hard cap on productivity by killing parallel work and limiting scalability.

Graphic with icon of Hawaii and text: Hawaii. Proposed project drawings were returned because a civil engineer determined an Akina (equivalent of an apostrophe) was missing on the name of an existing street. This is an example of a strict administrative and technical review standards where tiny formatting issues can halt a project.

ALT Graphic with icon of Hawaii and text: Hawaii. Proposed project drawings were returned because a civil engineer determined an Akina (equivalent of an apostrophe) was missing on the name of an existing street. This is an example of a strict administrative and technical review standards where tiny formatting issues can halt a project.

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@FCCMay 21
Prices Down, Speeds Up 👇 ustelecom.org/research/2026-…
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This national cyber director is strategic, tough, and relentlessly focused on deterring attacks. Under Sean Cairncross’ leadership, the USG, broadband providers and other critical infrastructure sectors are working urgently together to protect the nation from threats.
POLITICO
@politicoMay 16
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross is leading the effort to wrangle hyper-advanced AI. Some worry he’s not up to the task. dlvr.it/TSZP21

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross is leading the effort to wrangle hyper-advanced AI. Some...

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Enhancing digital agriculture technologies already in use today – and increasing producers’ usage to full-scale – could create at least $47 billion each year in additional gross benefit for the U.S. economy. Thanks to the @USDA for its work to provide grants and loans that support modern broadband connectivity in rural communities.
Graphic with image of utility worker and text: $47 billion in additional gross benefit for the U.S. economy from enhancing digital agricultural technologies

ALT Graphic with image of utility worker and text: $47 billion in additional gross benefit for the U.S. economy from enhancing digital agricultural technologies

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Robert Mayer, our Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, joined national security and communications on a panel before a Senate Commerce subcommittee on the evolving cyber threat landscape and how government and industry officials can work more together. More: bit.ly/3M6FleB
Robert Mayer, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, joined national security and communications experts to brief members of a Senate Commerce committee on evolving threats the telecom industry is facing.

ALT Robert Mayer, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, joined national security and communications experts to brief members of a Senate Commerce committee on evolving threats the telecom industry is facing.

Robert Mayer, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, shakes the hand of Sen. Deb Fischer before a Senate Commerce committee on evolving threats the telecom industry is facing.

ALT Robert Mayer, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, shakes the hand of Sen. Deb Fischer before a Senate Commerce committee on evolving threats the telecom industry is facing.

Robert Mayer, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, joined national security and communications experts to brief members of a Senate Commerce committee on evolving threats the telecom industry is facing.

ALT Robert Mayer, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity and Innovation, joined national security and communications experts to brief members of a Senate Commerce committee on evolving threats the telecom industry is facing.

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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the grit, determination & conviction that our members bring to every infrastructure project. Because of your work, Americans have more access to medical care, educational opportunities & can connect with loves ones in personal ways.
Photo of technician and text: Alaska Communications. Field tech TJ Harvey installs fixed wireless on the Kenai Peninsula, bringing fiber-grade speeds to Alaskans.

ALT Photo of technician and text: Alaska Communications. Field tech TJ Harvey installs fixed wireless on the Kenai Peninsula, bringing fiber-grade speeds to Alaskans.

Photo with text: Brightspeed. A Brightspeed crew installs a fiber network that connects 13 communities - that's 29,000 families - in Kansas.

ALT Photo with text: Brightspeed. A Brightspeed crew installs a fiber network that connects 13 communities - that's 29,000 families - in Kansas.

Photo with a technician and text: Frontier. A Frontier technician installs fiber internet in New Haven, Connecticut. Frontier has more than 8.8 total locations passed with fiber across the country.

ALT Photo with a technician and text: Frontier. A Frontier technician installs fiber internet in New Haven, Connecticut. Frontier has more than 8.8 total locations passed with fiber across the country.

Photo with text: Lumen Technologies, AI runs on connectivity, and Lumen is building the next-generation digital backbone. From fiber expansion to edge-ready solutions, Lumen is delivering the trusted network for AI.

ALT Photo with text: Lumen Technologies, AI runs on connectivity, and Lumen is building the next-generation digital backbone. From fiber expansion to edge-ready solutions, Lumen is delivering the trusted network for AI.

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Our 2025 Broadband Pricing Index shows that prices have steadily declined – even as download and upload speeds have advanced. Check out our report: lnkd.in/e_DWDSA4
Graphic with down arrow and text: New report. 2025 Broadband pricing index. Prices down 43% since 2015.

ALT Graphic with down arrow and text: New report. 2025 Broadband pricing index. Prices down 43% since 2015.

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