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This week, WTA responded to the Congressional USF Working Group’s inquiry about its efforts to “modernize and strengthen” the Universal Service Fund.
In its response, WTA explained the important role that USF has played in bringing high-quality broadband and … Continue reading “WTA Reminds Congressional USF Working Group of the Importance of Universal Service”
Today, WTA provided comments to the FCC in response to its Notice of Inquiry seeking information to complete its Nineteenth Annual Report concerning the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability as required under Section 706 of the Communications Act of 1996.… Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC’s Annual 706 Inquiry”
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 ”
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