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WTA Applauds Commerce Committee Passage of the “Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act’’ to Address Rural Call Completion Problems

June 30, 2016 in /by

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2016) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for approving S. 827, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act today. In particular, WTA appreciates the work … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Commerce Committee Passage of the “Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act’’ to Address Rural Call Completion Problems”

Rural Associations Seek Reconsideration of Certain Changes to the Lifeline Program

June 23, 2016 in /by

Today, WTA and NTCA filed a joint petition for reconsideration and/or clarification of certain aspects of the reforms adopted in the FCC’s Report and Order expanding the Lifeline program to include support for broadband service. The Rural Associations seek reconsideration … Continue reading “Rural Associations Seek Reconsideration of Certain Changes to the Lifeline Program”

WTA Meets with Commissioner Staff to Discuss USF Reforms, Set-top Box Proposal and Other Video Issues

June 17, 2016 in /by

This week, representatives from WTA staff and member telcos met with staff from four FCC Commissioner offices to discuss the recent reforms to the Universal Service Fund and how the reforms will affect decision-making by rate-of-return telcos. The notice of … Continue reading “WTA Meets with Commissioner Staff to Discuss USF Reforms, Set-top Box Proposal and Other Video Issues”

WTA Applauds Senate Letter to Chairman Wheeler on Effects of Set Top Box Proposal on Small Video Providers

May 27, 2016 in /by

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2016) – WTA-Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the letter sent today to FCC Chairman Wheeler from ten Senators to bring attention to the effects the FCC’s set top box proposal will have on small pay-TV providers … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Senate Letter to Chairman Wheeler on Effects of Set Top Box Proposal on Small Video Providers”