WTA Recommends Indefinite Freeze of Separations Rules

Yesterday, WTA encouraged the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations to recommend the continuation of an indefinite freeze – with a voluntary, one-time option for companies to unfreeze/refreeze/freeze – while the Joint Board and the FCC work out the details … Continue reading “WTA Recommends Indefinite Freeze of Separations Rules”

WTA Files Comments in FCC’s Delete, Delete, Delete Proceeding

Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens. WTA supports the FCC undertaking this review and in its filing recommends eliminating or reducing regulatory requirements that are duplicative or no longer necessary.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in FCC’s Delete, Delete, Delete Proceeding”

WTA Comments on Alaska Connect Fund FNPRM

Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF). In its comments WTA said that it would be premature “for the FCC to try to design a subsidy program … Continue reading “WTA Comments on Alaska Connect Fund FNPRM”

WTA Representatives Meet with Offices of FCC Chairman and Commissioners

Last week, representatives from WTA member companies met with staff from the offices of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioners Nathan Simington, Geoffrey Starks, and Anna Gomez. They discussed various issues regarding the difficulties and concerns relating to the deployment … Continue reading “WTA Representatives Meet with Offices of FCC Chairman and Commissioners”

WTA Files Comments in Support of Siskiyou Waiver Petition

On January 6, WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband submitted comments in support of the Siskiyou Telephone Company’s petition seeking a two-year waiver of the $200 per line monthly support cap on high-cost universal service support. WTA believes that a … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of Siskiyou Waiver Petition”

WTA Comments on NTIA’s Proposed BEAD Performance Measures Guidance

Today, WTA provided feedback to NTIA on its proposed Performance Measures Guidance. In its comments, WTA recognized the importance of a robust performance measurement program to help ensure that the BEAD funds are being spent wisely and efficiently … Continue reading “WTA Comments on NTIA’s Proposed BEAD Performance Measures Guidance”

WTA Discusses E-ACAM Location Support Amounts with FCC

On November 18, WTA and USTelecom met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss the location-level E-ACAM support amounts for various types of served and unserved locations. The associations indicated that the primary E-ACAM implementation matter of … Continue reading “WTA Discusses E-ACAM Location Support Amounts with FCC”