WTA Comments on IP Transition

Today, WTA filed comments responding to the FCC’s NPRM proposing forbearance of certain provisions of Section 251 that are currently imposed on ILECs.

WTA agrees with the FCC’s goal of accelerating the modernization of the telecommunications network by eliminating unnecessary … Continue reading “WTA Comments on IP Transition”

WTA Files Comments in FCC Proceeding to Eliminate Barriers to Wireline Deployment

Today, WTA responded to an FCC Notice of Inquiry regarding the elimination of barriers to wireline deployment. WTA concured with the NOI that deterrence of broadband deployment as a result of state and local officials’ actions can take several different … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in FCC Proceeding to Eliminate Barriers to Wireline Deployment”

WTA Files Reply Comments in FCC Proceeding to Reduce Outdated Regulatory Burdens

Yesterday, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s NPRM to reduce outdated regulatory burdens that are based in an era when incumbent local exchange carriers dominated the communications marketplace. WTA’s reply comments focused on the comments of parties … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments in FCC Proceeding to Reduce Outdated Regulatory Burdens”

WTA Recommends FCC Continue Continuing System of Permissive, Rather than Mandatory Detariffing

In a filing today in response to the FCC’s NPRM on tariffing obligations, WTA urged the FCC not to adopt the proposed mandatory legacy BDS detariffing regime. The harms from such a policy will outweigh any possible benefits, mainly because … Continue reading “WTA Recommends FCC Continue Continuing System of Permissive, Rather than Mandatory Detariffing”

WTA Comments on FCC Efforts to Streamline DIRS Reporting

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”

WTA Responds to FCC NPRM on Reducing Outdated Regulatory Burdens

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”

WTA Questions Practicality of FCC’s Emergency Alert NPRM

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”