Yesterday, WTA filed comments regarding the review and possible overhaul of the separations rules. WTA’s comments urge that a significant overhaul of the separations rules is neither necessary nor cost-justified given the limited application of the separations rules in today’s … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Review and Possible Revision of Separations Rules”
WTA has filed comments with the FCC seeking full funding of the Alternative-Connect America Model (A-CAM) and modified legacy rate-of-return universal service funding mechanisms. The FCC previously reduced A-CAM support and rural broadband deployment obligations as a result of insufficient … Continue reading “WTA Urges Full Funding for Universal Service”
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 and NTCA filed a joint petition for reconsideration and/or clarification of certain aspects of the reforms adopted in the FCC’s Report and Order expanding the Lifeline program to include support for broadband service. The Rural Associations seek reconsideration … Continue reading “Rural Associations Seek Reconsideration of Certain Changes to the Lifeline Program”
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”
Yesterday, WTA and NTCA filed comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act urging the FCC refrain from including certifications regarding the E-rate reasonably comparable benchmark and bid requirement for the July 1, 2016 Form 481 filing. Because the new E-rate benchmarks … Continue reading “Rural Associations Request FCC to Exclude Certain Form 481 Certifications for 2016”
Last week, WTA and NTCA met with FCC staff and advisors to Commissioners O’Rielly, Clyburn, Pai, Rosenworcel and Wheeler to discuss impending reforms to the Lifeline universal service program. The Rural Representatives reiterated the need for coordination … Continue reading “WTA Discusses Lifeline Modernization and Reform with FCC”
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