National Broadband Plan Resource Page

WTA has created a National Broadband Plan Resource Page where its members can obtain information about the National Broadband Plan, WTA and rural industry actions, grassroots advocacy and other important news.… Continue reading “National Broadband Plan Resource Page”

Information from Rural Associations’ Webinar on National Broadband Plan Advocacy

On June 30th, associations representing rural telecommunications companies held a webinar discussing the National Broadband Plan and ways that individuals can get involved at the grassroots level.  A copy of the slides used during the webinar can be found hereContinue reading “Information from Rural Associations’ Webinar on National Broadband Plan Advocacy”

WTA Responds to Release of Broadband Plan

WTA issued the following press release earlier today in regard to the FCC’s release of Connecting America: The National Broadband Plan.

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IRS Clarifies Tax Status of BTOP Grants

The IRS has made a determination regarding the taxation status of  BTOP grants payments.  The Department of Commerce’s General Counsel received the attached letter from the IRS earlier this week.

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RUS and NTIA Release BIP/BTOP Round II NOFAs

On Friday, January 15th, RUS and NTIA released two Notices of Funds Availability (NOFAs) providing details of the conditions on applying for grants and loans in Round II of the RUS Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) and BTOP Broadband Technology Opportunities … Continue reading “RUS and NTIA Release BIP/BTOP Round II NOFAs”

WTA Comments on Role of USF and ICC in the National Broadband Plan

Role of USF and ICC in National Broadband PlanContinue reading “WTA Comments on Role of USF and ICC in the National Broadband Plan”