WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 7, 2023) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband congratulates Anna Gomez on her Senate confirmation to serve as a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission.
“We’re pleased to see the Senate act earlier today on President
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband supports President Donald Trump’s decision to re-nominate Ajit Pai to another term and to continue to serve as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
“WTA looks forward to … Continue reading “WTA Supports President’s Re-Nomination of Ajit Pai to Chair FCC”
WTA and NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association filed a letter urging the FCC to waive the requirement for high-cost ETCs to offer standalone broadband service to their Lifeline customers due to the continuing higher retail costs for standalone broadband. Without such … Continue reading “Rural Associations Urge FCC to Waive Lifeline Standalone Broadband Requirement”
Today, WTA filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the FCC’s March 2016 USF Reform Report and Order, Order and Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. WTA seeks reconsideration on four areas: the Commission should reconsider and strengthen … Continue reading “WTA Seeks Reconsideration of Aspects of USF Reform Order”
On May 28th, WTA and the Washington Independent Telecommunications Association (WITA) met with the wireline legal advisers to FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel to discuss E-rate. The ex parte filings can be found here and here.… Continue reading “WTA and WITA meet with FCC on E-rate”
Earlier this morning, Commissioner Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission addressed WTA’s Spring Meeting. A copy of his remarks is available here.… Continue reading “FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai Addresses WTA’s 2014 Spring Meeting”
WTA applauds the FCC for adopting rules that prohibit joint negotiations by broadcast stations with different owners. “WTA welcomes the FCC’s common sense action today in prohibiting unfair negotiation arrangements between broadcast stations with different owners,” said Derrick Owens, WTA’s … Continue reading “WTA Applauds FCC’s Action on Reforming Retransmission Consent Rules”
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