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WTA Supports FCC Small ISP Exemption of Open Internet Order Enhanced Transparency Provisions

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband supports today’s action by the Federal Communications Commission to extend the exemption for small internet service providers (ISPs) from the Commission’s 2015 Open Internet Order’s enhanced transparency provisions. … Continue reading “WTA Supports FCC Small ISP Exemption of Open Internet Order Enhanced Transparency Provisions”

WTA Discusses USF Reform with FCC Wireline Competition Bureau, Commissioner O’Rielly’s Staff

On February 14, representatives from WTA and WTA member companies met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss fully funding the ACAM and rate-of-return paths of the High-Cost USF program. They also discussed the rate-of-return path competitive … Continue reading “WTA Discusses USF Reform with FCC Wireline Competition Bureau, Commissioner O’Rielly’s Staff”

WTA Applauds Senate Committee Approval of Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 24, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for approving S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Senate Committee Approval of Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act”