Shirley Bloomfield
@sbloomfield15
Chief Executive Officer of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association (@NTCAconnect). Advocate for #rural #broadband. Views are my own.
You might like
A lot of trees in Mississippi! Had not realized how large the lumber industry is until my road trip but kudos to @BeamOffice for being the most BEAD fiber centric in the country. With a state motto of “serve once, serve right”, @DotyDotySally is on it!
Celebrating #VeteransDay with Christa Alexander and the Arriva team in Mississippi today. Seeing their BEAD application territory, Bruce office and celebrating their local Vets with a sponsored lunch. That’s how a #SmartRuralCommunity provider does it! #BroadbandBuiltToLast
Get ready for NTCA’s biggest annual event, #RTIME2026 in Orlando, February 22–25. Let’s gather to celebrate our industry, share insights and inspire the next chapter of rural broadband together. bit.ly/4qjIjf3
Feels a little bit like playing airline Russian roulette today as I journey to MS to visit with newest @NTCAconnect board member Christa Alexander, with Arriva, a Fail Family #broadband provider. Looking forward to celebrating #veteransday w/this community-focused crew!
With so much focus on healthcare and insurance providers - it’s a good time to remind @NTCAconnect members that our members led GHP trust, covering tens of thousands of lives, sees 93 cents of EVERY premium dollar directly to benefits. Proud of what we can do together.
Thrilled to have my friend and former colleague Nneka Chiazor, CEO of @PACouncil joining me for a discussion on how to “up” your strategies to cut through all of the noise these days in the policy arena. Given all that @NTCAconnect members have at stake, time to fill the toolbox
As #ruralbroadband providers seek to enhance their advocacy efforts, it is important to leverage public affairs strategies to advance policy priorities. This session will provide members with best practices for advancing public affairs objectives: ntca.org/webinars
As the impact of BEAD remains a huge question mark for @NTCAconnect #broadband providers given all of the recent changes - @usdaRD RUS programs continue to be the anchor for deployment of services to rural citizens. A huge thanks to @RogerMarshallMD @SenPeterWelch!
NTCA thanks @RogerMarshallMD and @SenPeterWelch for reintroducing the Reconnecting Rural America Act to authorize and update USDA’s ReConnect Program. The program plays a critical role in helping small broadband providers connect rural communities.
Just drove by the largest concentrated solar field in the world here in Morocco, generating enough power using its natural asset of daily sunshine to power Marrakech twice over. Kudos to this country for being future forward in the #broadband and energy reliability front.
Mobile-Internet Convergence Drives Verizon/Eaton Fiber Deal telecompetitor.com/mobile-interne… So pleased we entered into a collaboration with @NRTConnect to allow @NTCAconnect fiber providers an easy way to add a mobility play and maximize revenues and services to their customers.
With Digital 2030, Morocco has made a commitment to bringing connectivity - prioritizing #fiber to all part of the country, with an emphasis on rural areas as part of their economic forward strategy. Even here in the stunning Sahara Desert! #BroadbandBuiltToLast indeed!
Universal Service is the cornerstone principle that has ensured that all Americans have access to connectivity, regardless of where they live. Kudos to @SenatorFischer @SenatorLujan @JerryMoran @RepGuthrie and the USF Working Group. #BroadbandBuiltToLast
Even with a government shutdown, key congressional USF discussions are taking place on Capitol Hill. USF has ensured affordable access to communications technology for millions of Americans across the country. #BroadbandBuiltToLast
The idea that all Americans should have reliable access to communications has been a U.S. objective for over a century. Learn how the Universal Service Fund helps rural consumers get and stay connected to #BroadbandBuiltToLast. bit.ly/465ddgc
Loved joining my @SRTComm friends in North Dakota & have the opportunity to present @FRS support for their local community gathering spot. Game tables…w/pickleball nearby in the summer & ice skating & outdoor heaters in winter. All help make a Smart Rural Community!
Ok my dear friend @km_dewit - I think I’m going to have to give you this one….but miracles have been known to happen on football Saturday! #GoCats!
Taking deep breaths on #WorldMentalHealthDay with a last minute trip cancellation for a political fundraising weekend when the MOC canceled first! Deep breathing is always restorative and who doesn’t love a bonus weekend at home!
How are you working to help our seniors protect themselves online and build safer digital communities?
It's #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth & #DigitalInclusion Week! Part of digital inclusion is ensuring folks have access to digital literacy training & resources. Today, #SmartRuralCommunity providers are showcasing how they help seniors stay safe online with the Senior Safety Series.
Today is our #SmartRuralCommunity Senior Safety Day! As part of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth & #DigitalInclusionWeek, we are excited to share our new SRC Senior Safety Series, a 3 part video series designed to help older adults stay safe online w/ practical, easy-to-follow tips.
Love how seriously the entire @SRTComm board and team take their mission. Spent today talking about industry priorities, seeking industry efficiencies and meeting the moment appropriately with policymakers while being good stewards of USF support. #BroadbandBuiltToLast
When you see these gate signs, you know that you are headed to @NTCAconnect rural #broadband provider country…land where 95% of households have access to 100 Mbps and 70% have Gig speed fiber access. #BroadbandBuiltToLast
Executives: Join your peers in D.C. for #NTCATEPS 2025 and share your stories of how rural broadband is transforming communities. Let’s build on the energy from Fall Conference and keep driving change. bit.ly/44UlciG. #BroadbandBuiltToLast
United States Trends
- 1. INCOGNITO 4,244 posts
- 2. Cynthia 84K posts
- 3. #WorldKindnessDay 12.5K posts
- 4. #NXXT_EarningReport N/A
- 5. Massie 85.7K posts
- 6. Katie Couric 2,956 posts
- 7. Larry Brooks 2,592 posts
- 8. GRABFOOD LOVES LINGORM 939K posts
- 9. Encyclopedia Galactica 3,619 posts
- 10. #LoveDesignEP7 94.5K posts
- 11. #thursdayvibes 3,785 posts
- 12. RIN AOKBAB BEGIN AGAIN 94.2K posts
- 13. Bonhoeffer 1,951 posts
- 14. Tommy James N/A
- 15. Good Thursday 38.2K posts
- 16. $NXXT 1,288 posts
- 17. Michael Burry 11.5K posts
- 18. #SwiftDay N/A
- 19. Bongino 7,837 posts
- 20. CarPlay 1,837 posts
You might like
-
Mike Romano
@MikeRomanoNTCA -
NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association
@NTCAconnect -
NTIA
@NTIAgov -
Kathryn de Wit
@km_dewit -
BroadbandCommunities
@bbcmag -
USTelecom | The Broadband Association
@USTelecom -
BroadbandBunchPodcast
@PodcastBunch -
Foundation for Rural Service
@FRSRuralConnect -
JSI
@jsitel -
NDIA
@netinclusion -
FBA
@fiberbroadband -
Mid-Rivers
@midriverscomm -
Calix
@CalixHQ -
Breakfast Media
@BroadbandCensus -
Ross Lieberman
@RossLieb
Something went wrong.
Something went wrong.