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On February 21st, WTA filed comments in the Commission’s Lifeline proceeding titled “Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers.” Specifically, WTA supports the Commission’s proposal to end or reduce the phase down of voice services as required by the previous … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Lifeline Proceeding”
On December 12th, WTA filed comments in support of the Alaska Telephone Association’s Petition requesting waivers of the Lifeline program’s minimum service standard rules. In its filing, WTA noted the unique issues that Alaskan carriers face, which the Commission … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of ATA’s Lifeline Petition”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2018) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the passage of S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD) and John Tester (D- MT).
This week, representatives from WTA met with staff from the offices of FCC Commissioners O’Reilly, Rosenworcel, Clyburn, and Carr. In all four meetings, WTA expressed support for review and increase of the overall High Cost program budget, for additional USF … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC Commissioner Offices to Discuss USF”
On January 17, representatives from WTA, NTCA, ITTA and Vantage Point Solutions met with staff from Commissioner Clyburn’s and Rosenworcel’s offices to discuss concerns with a portion of the draft Order and Order on Reconsideration to be considered at the … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss CAF II Draft Order”
On December 27, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its NPRM and NOI on nationwide number portability. WTA proposes that, if the Commission determines to proceed toward nationwide number portability at this time, it do so in … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Number Portability”
On December 20, WTA and NTCA sent a letter to the FCC outlining their desire for accountability given the limited resources available, the various existing accountability measures in place to ensure USF dollars are spent for their intended purpose, and … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Suggested List of Expenses Ineligible for Recovery”
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