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Rural Associations File Comments on Standalone Broadband

Posted by ekeber - June 17, 2013 - Filing

Today, WTA, NECA, NTCA and ERTA responded to the FCC’s request for comment on two proposals intended to spur broadband investment in rural America: allowing RLECs to receive support for standalone broadband and to seek Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II model support.  In the filing, the rural associations submitted specific amendments to the FCC’s rules that would implement their proposal for standalone broadband support.  In regards to RLECs participating in the CAF, the associations concluded that “the lack of definition in the Connect America Cost Model, especially when paired with some of the policy choices embedded within the CAF Phase II program more broadly, makes it difficult at this point to identify whether this specific model-based path represents a viable option for individual RLECs to deliver universal service to the consumers they serve.”

CAF, standalone broadband, USF/ICC Reform

Rural Associations File Comments on Section 54.313 Reporting Requirements

Posted by ekeber - June 12, 2013 - Filing

On June 11th, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed comments in response to oppositions to USTelecom’s petition for reconsideration and/or clarification of various reporting requirements contained in Section 54.313 of the FCC rules.

USF/ICC Reform

Rural Associations File Reply Comment on Call Completion

Posted by ekeber - June 12, 2013 - Filing

On June 11th, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed joint reply comments with the FCC in the rural call completion proceeding.  The associations state that “it is nothing less than suspicious – even galling – when, despite the extensive record and voluminous evidence available, and the clear and present danger to the public, certain parties attempt to minimize or even deny the extent of the current and continuing epidemic.”

Call Completion

Noah Cherry To Join WTA Staff

Posted by ekeber - May 23, 2013 - WTA News

Today, the Western Telecommunications Alliance announced that Noah Cherry will be joining its staff in Washington, DC. Mr. Cherry will assume the position of director of government affairs with a focus on video regulation, cyber-security and other issues of concern to WTA member companies. Mr. Cherry’s employment with WTA will begin June 3rd.

Mr. Cherry is currently an associate attorney with St. Ledger-Roty Neuman & Olson LLP where he has been working on privacy and telecommunications law matters. He also has experience working with the wireless, broadcast and satellite industries. Mr. Cherry is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs. View full press release.

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