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On August 15, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s June NPRM proposing to require providers that continue to rely on non-IP networks to implement non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks in line with the requirements of the TRACED … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on SHAKEN/STIR with FCC”
In comments filed today at the FCC, WTA urges the Commission to adopt a more flexible permissive detariffing of telephone access charges (TACs) rather than mandatory nationwide detariffing. WTA noted that “there are no significant current problems or complaints to … Continue reading “WTA Recommends Flexible Permissive Detariffing of Telephone Access Charges”
On July 21, WTA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior focusing on right-of-way and permitting regulations, processes and requirements that needlessly delay and significantly increase the costs incurred by its member companies when they seek to deploy … Continue reading “WTA Recommends DOI Streamline Permitting Processes for Broadband”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2025) – The following can be attributed to Derrick Owens, WTA’s Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs: “WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband congratulates Arielle Roth on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate earlier … Continue reading “WTA Congratulates NTIA Nominee Arielle Roth”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2025) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that the Federal Universal Service Fund (USF) is constitutional, a welcome relief to those who depend on robust rural broadband … Continue reading “WTA Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Constitutionality of Universal Service Fund ”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2025) – The following can be attributed to Derrick Owens, WTA’s Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs:
“WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband congratulates Olivia Trusty on her confirmation by the Senate today to … Continue reading “WTA Congratulates FCC Nominee Olivia Trusty”
On May 30, WTA joined the ACAM Broadband Coalition, NTCA, and US Telecom in sending a letter to the FCC urging the Wireline Competition Bureau to confirm that Obligated Locations, as opposed to Required Locations, will be used “to assess … Continue reading “WTA Sends Letter to FCC on Standards for Altering E-ACAM Support Levels”
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