This week, WTA provided feedback to the FCC on its proposal to streamline Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) reporting. In its comments, WTA said the proposal to simplify DIRS reporting by having the filer answer a few questions on … Continue reading “WTA Comments on FCC Efforts to Streamline DIRS Reporting”
Today, WTA responded to an FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would remove anachronistic, unnecessary, and counterproductive regulations that are based in an era when incumbent local exchange carriers dominated the communications marketplace. Enacting the proposed reforms would reduce compliance … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC NPRM on Reducing Outdated Regulatory Burdens”
Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on expanding the nation’s Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts systems to streaming services. In its comments, WTA expressed concerns about how expanding the alerting systems to streaming … Continue reading “WTA Questions Practicality of FCC’s Emergency Alert NPRM”
Today, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s 706 inquiry reiterating its support expressed in its initial comments for long-term speed goals and superiority of fiber broadband compared to low-earth orbiting satellite service. WTA also pushed back against commenters who … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments in FCC’s 706 Inquiry”
Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its NPRM on pole attachments released in August. In its comments, WTA recommended the FCC not adopt any deadlines for completion or even commencement of attachment after the make-ready work … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC on Pole Attachment NPRM”
Last week, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty and staff from the offices of Chairman Carr and Commissioner Gomez. They discussed the importance of a stable and predictable Universal Service Fund, WTA’s … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC to Discuss USF, Speed Benchmarks, and LEO Broadband”
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”
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