On June 17, WTA joined CCA and RWA in responding to a Public Notice seeking comment on the reimbursement of certain costs incurred during the close-out phase of the Rip and Replace Program. Specifically, the associations believe that reasonable, documented … Continue reading “WTA Joins CCA and RWA in Supporting Ensuring Reasonable Costs are Reimbursable Under Rip and Replace”
Today, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’s on intercarrier compensation and the transition to an all-IP network. WTA noted that while filing parties uniformly support the ultimate goal of accelerating the deployment of … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments in Intercarrier Compensation Proceeding”
Today, WTA expressed concerns that the FCC’s proposal to move to a full bill-and-keep system, along with eliminating Telephone Access Charges and phasing out CAF-ICC, support would adversely affect customers in rural areas by increasing their rates unless a sufficient … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC on Intercarrier Compensation and IP Transition”
Last Friday, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice asking for reforms of USAC’s processes and oversight. In its comments, WTA recognized USAC audits play an important accountability role, but, at times, depending on how they are … Continue reading “WTA Makes Recommendations to FCC on USAC Audit Reform”
This week, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on modernizing the USF Lifeline Program. The comments focused on ensuring benefits are distributed by legitimate providers to eligible customers with minimum friction and … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC USF Lifeline Modernization NPRM”
Last week, WTA staff and member company representatives met with staff from the offices of FCC Chairman Carr and Commissioners Trusty and Gomez to discuss the Commission’s IP Transition Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Consistent with WTA’s comments in the … Continue reading “WTA Members Meet with FCC to Discuss Complexities of IP Transition”
Today, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s IP Transition proceeding, following up on its comments from January. WTA reiterated that it its members share the FCC’s goal of accelerating the modernization of the network by eliminating unnecessary impediments to … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments on IP Transition”
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