On January 17, representatives from WTA, NTCA, ITTA and Vantage Point Solutions met with staff from Commissioner Clyburn’s and Rosenworcel’s offices to discuss concerns with a portion of the draft Order and Order on Reconsideration to be considered at the … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss CAF II Draft Order”
On December 27, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its NPRM and NOI on nationwide number portability. WTA proposes that, if the Commission determines to proceed toward nationwide number portability at this time, it do so in … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Number Portability”
On December 20, WTA and NTCA sent a letter to the FCC outlining their desire for accountability given the limited resources available, the various existing accountability measures in place to ensure USF dollars are spent for their intended purpose, and … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Suggested List of Expenses Ineligible for Recovery”
On December 6, WTA filed comments with the FCC after reviewing a broadband performance testing template submitted by USTelecom. WTA’s comments state that, while it “takes no position regarding the suitability of the template for price carriers, critical differences between … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Network Performance Testing”
On November 27th, WTA filed comments in support of NTCA’s petition to temporarily waive the Commission’s new minimum service standards for the Lifeline program. WTA agreed with NTCA’s assessment that the newly increased 15/2 mbps standard will result in increased … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of NTCA’s Lifeline Petition”
On November 20, NTCA and WTA filed joint reply comments in response to the FCC’s proceeding refreshing the record on intercarrier compensation (ICC) reform. The two associations filed original comments on October 27.
In their comments, the associations “demonstrate why … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Reply Comments on ICC Reform”
On November 17, WTA joined other telecom industry associations and companies in sending a letter to the FCC recommending the FCC adopt rules to “require carriers that are engaged in access stimulation to bear financial responsibility for all terminating switched … Continue reading “WTA Joins Industry in Proposing Solution to AT&T Access Stimulation Petition”
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