Entries by Bryan Ginn

TMA Issuing Certificates of Verification for FirstNet Services

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that it has now started issuing TMA Certificates of Verification to qualifying alarm companies to support review of eligibility for FirstNet services. As we announced in April, TMA reached an agreement with AT&T to provide qualified alarm companies with a TMA Certificate of Verification that will enable […]

Net Neutrality Fight Heads to States, Capitol Hill

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals dropped a long-awaited ruling Tuesday on the FCC’s rollback of the Obama-era net neutrality rules, largely upholding the Republican-led repeal. But the court knocked down the FCC’s attempt to broadly override state efforts to craft their own net neutrality rules. An FCC senior official told reporters the ruling leaves open the […]

Hanover County, VA – 60th ASAP

Hanover County is the 60th in the United States to implement ASAP, and the 11th ECC in the state of Virginia to implement ASAP.  Hanover County went live on September 17th with Vector Security and Rapid Response Monitoring initially, followed by Affiliated Monitoring, AT&T Digital Life, Guardian Protection, Brinks Home Security, the National Monitoring Center, […]

TMA Member – WeSuite – Seeks Your Feedback

New TMA member, WeSuite, has set up a survey for other members to provide insights into a variety of topics relating to business software needs and how your organization goes about finding solutions. Ten lucky respondents will have a chance to receive a $100 Amazon gift e-cards. Take the survey.

House E&C Plans Hearing On Huawei Gear Use in U.S. Networks

The House Energy and Commerce telecom subcommittee will hold a hearing next Tuesday (Sept. 24) on efforts to legislate on removing foreign telecommunications gear from U.S. networks. “We look forward to pushing ahead with legislation to root-out suspect network equipment nationwide ,” E&C Chairman Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) said in a joint statement today. The […]

Florida on Our Mind

As hurricane Dorian makes it’s way toward the east coast of Florida, please know that you and your loved ones are close in thought at this time. Here are some Quicklinks to resources that may be of assistance to you in preparing for the storm: Ready.gov National Hurricane Preparedness (National Weather Service) Red Cross Hurricane Safety […]

TMA Member Volunteer Opportunities Posted

Whether you are a new member who’s just getting to know TMA or a long-standing member who’s been engaged along the way – you’ll find the newest webpage on TMA’s website to be of interest! A new webpage, linked through the “Members” tab in the top navigation, provides a listing of volunteer opportunities for members. […]

View the TMA 2019 Annual Meeting Attendees

TMA’s 2019 Annual Meeting is now just weeks away. Set for Oct. 12-16 in Napa, CA, this year’s event will not disappoint. The Meritage Resort & Spa provides a majestic backdrop for some powerful networking. Take a closer look at the current companies who have registered to attend. Download the meeting app and make plans […]