Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack will be hosting a series of roundtables at rural telecommunications providers across Iowa to discuss legislation he helped introduce to expand wireless coverage in rural communities. The bipartisan Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act would provide incentives for wireless carriers to lease unused spectrum to rural or smaller carriers. At each stop, Loebsack will also take a brief tour of the facilities and hear directly from providers about their challenges and successes. Loebsack is a member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over broadband issues. Media are invited to attend.
THURSDAY, November 12
West Liberty - Rural Spectrum Roundtable & Tour
Liberty Communications
413 Calhoun Street
11:30am
Davenport - Rural Spectrum Roundtable & Tour
SpeedConnect
2:30pm- Meet at Northwest Bank Tower to view cell tower on roof (2550 Middle Rd, Bettendorf)
3:00pm- Gather at SpeedConnect Offices for discussion (2222 East 53rd St. Suite 5, Davenport)
Eldridge - Rural Spectrum Roundtable & Tour
Central Scott Telephone Office
125 N. 2nd St Eldridge
4:00pm
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