Broadband & Telecommunications

The impact of broadband networks cuts across TFG’s practice areas. From utility grid monitoring and telemedicine services to autonomous vehicles and public safety communications, broadband is the underlying infrastructure of the 21st century economy. TFG’s David Hoover has been helping clients –institutional investors, corporations, national associations and municipal governments – anticipate and navigate legislative, regulatory, and technology changes in the broadband and telecommunications sector for over 20 years. His strong connections with policymakers on Capitol Hill, the Administration, and representatives from industry, associations, and public interest groups, gives TFG access to immeasurable resources to successfully address their broadband and telecommunications issues.

Our Expertise

  • Rural broadband and economic development
  • Wireless spectrum policy
  • Smart communities
  • Digital inclusion
  • Public safety communications
  • Telecommunications tax and cable franchise issues
  • Impact of new technologies on municipal governments
  • Federal broadband and telecommunications grants and loans

Client Successes

National Association of Towns & Townships

Working closely with the sponsors of the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act – Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) – and staff from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, TFG was able to improve the legislation on behalf of its client. As a result of its advocacy, the bill now includes two separate shot clocks for permit review, giving smaller local governments more time to review small cell permit applications.

Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA)

On behalf of several utility clients including SCPPA, TFG was able to raise congressional concerns about a Federal Communications Commission rule-making impacting utility communications networks operating in the 6 GHz band. TFG spearheaded a congressional letter to FCC Chairman Pai signed by over a dozen members of Congress. The firm represented its clients in meetings on Capitol Hill and at the Commission and worked collaboratively with utility trade groups to counter advocacy efforts by proponents of the rule-making change.

Other Telecom Advocacy Efforts

Since joining TFG in December 2018, Mr. Hoover has submitted filings to federal agencies on a range of issues – from broadband mapping to cable local franchise rules – for numerous clients. He has also worked on several US Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service ReConnect grants, connected clients with policy experts at a variety of federal agencies, and has closely monitored and reported on broadband and telecommunications legislation and regulations.

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Jay De La Rosa Joins TFG Grants Team as Grants Specialist
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Jay De La Rosa Joins TFG Grants Team as Grants Specialist

Jay further enhances TFG Grants’ innovation initiatives with extensive technical and programming experience

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – The TFG Grants Division is pleased to welcome Jay De La Rosa as Grants Specialist. He brings extensive experience utilizing innovative technologies and programming solutions to support cities, counties, and states across the country to effectively manage grant portfolios.

"We’re so excited to have Jay on board! Jay’s addition to the TFG Grants Division  further strengthens our commitment to excellence and client success,” said Kristi More, Managing Partner of Strategic Development. “His innovative approach to grant management and his impactful work with governmental entities will undoubtedly bring dynamic developments to our client’s grant strategies.”

"I’m eager to contribute to TFG’s mission of driving meaningful change through strategic grant planning and management,” said Jay. “My past experiences have shown me the profound impact that well-managed grants can have on communities, and I look forward to using my skills to further enhance our clients' projects.”

Prior to joining TFG, Jay was Manager of Customer Success at Euna Grants, powered by eCivis, where he served as lead for multiple customers public safety customers. Prior to his work at Euna, Jay served as a Fellow for the Los Angeles County Management Fellowship Program inaugural class where he assisted in the workforce department for youth and adult programs. There, he co-founded a NACO-award-winning youth and adult housing program. Jay received his Bachelor of Arts in government with a minor in German from the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Public Administration with a focus on public sector leadership and management from California State University at Northridge.

Euna Grants is an innovative data platform powered by eCivis which supports over 1,000 entities to efficiently administer and manage grants. TFG founded eCivis in 2000 to help state, local, and tribal governments simplify and strengthen the entire grants process through innovative grant research and management technology tools. eCivis later became an independent company and part of Euna Solutions.

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