WTA Comments on High-Cost USF for Non-Rural Carriers

On Friday, May 8th, WTA joined NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA in filing comments at the FCC in response to the FCC requesting that interested parties refresh the record on the issue of high-cost universal service fund support for non-rural carriers.  The comments urge the FCC to maintain its existing policy of recognizing critical differences between rural telephone companies and non-rural carriers.  Any determinations made in this proceeding with respect to non-rural universal service mechanisms should not negatively impact support mechanisms for rural, rate of return-regulated telephone companies.  View comments here.