WTA’s member companies have a long-standing working relationship with USDA’s Rural Utilities Service, going back more than 75 years to its predecessor agency, the Rural Electrification Administration. WTA has a vested interest in making sure RUS’ telecommunications loan and grant programs meet the needs of its member companies and their customers.
ReConnect Program
Notice of Funding Opportunity (Round V) – released February 21, 2024
Funding Opportunity Announcement (Round IV) – released August 4, 2022
WTA letter in support of non-discrimination in ReConnect – sent November 30, 2012
Funding Opportunity Announcement (Round III) – released October 25, 2021
Final Rule on ReConnect Program – released February 26, 2021
- WTA Comments on Final Rule – filed April 27, 2021
Funding Opportunity Announcement and request for comments – released December 12, 2019
- WTA comments on Funding Opportunity Announcement – filed March 16, 2020
Notice of Inquiry and request for comments – released July 27, 2018
- WTA comments on NOI – filed September 12, 2018
Telecom Infrastructure Loan Program
Final Rule and Request for Comment – released September 10, 2021
- WTA comments on Final Rule – filed November 9, 2021
RUS Telecom Programs
