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”
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”
In a letter sent in response to NTIA’s request for comment on its Proposed Guidance for Eligible Entities with respect to the choice of Alternative Broadband Technologies for the BEAD Program, WTA urged NTIA to use its remaining BEAD funds … Continue reading “WTA Weighs in with NTIA on Alternative Broadband Technologies for BEAD”
On August 28, representatives from WTA and its member companies met with staff from the FCC regarding the ongoing true-up of service and deployment obligations and support adjustments with respect to the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model program.… Continue reading “WTA Discusses E-ACAM True-ups with FCC”
On August 19, WTA filed reply comments in support of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association’s (NTTA) proposals to address and reduce the disadvantages imposed upon Tribal governments and Tribally-owned carriers by the FCC’s current and future Letter of Credit requirements.… Continue reading “WTA Supports Tribal Letter of Credit Proposal”
Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC supporting the proposed extension of the existing freeze of Part 36 separations rules for rate-of-return carriers for six more years until December 31, 2030. WTA also asked the FCC to allow RoR carriers … Continue reading “WTA Supports Extension of Separations Freeze”
Today, WTA submitted comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Routing Security Risk Management Plan requirements. In its comments, WTA noted several areas in which the small, rural-based ISPs it represents need … Continue reading “WTA Recommends Areas of Clarification in Response to Border Gateway Protocol NPRM”
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