On June 19, representatives from WTA and Monte R. Lee and Company met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss the competitive overlap challenge process that will determine whether or not possible “unsubsidized competitors” will be treated … Continue reading “WTA Meets With FCC to Discuss Competitive Overlap Proceeding”
Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to the NPRM requesting comment on how to streamline wireline broadband build-out. WTA’s comments focused on Section 214(a) discontinuation process and pole attachments.
WTA recommends the FCC declare “that deployment of … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments With FCC Regarding Barriers to Wireline Infrastructure Deployment”
Yesterday, WTA filed comments regarding the review and possible overhaul of the separations rules. WTA’s comments urge that a significant overhaul of the separations rules is neither necessary nor cost-justified given the limited application of the separations rules in today’s … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Review and Possible Revision of Separations Rules”
On May 24, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to it’s request for comments, stating that it believes that “given the significant and continuing decreases in the number of carriers subject to the separations rules and in the … Continue reading “WTA Provides Comments On Jurisdictional Separations”
Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC regarding authorization for local broadcast stations to launch broadcasts in the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard. As broadcast stations begin to launch Next Generation TV broadcasts, small MVPDs may be required to undertake … Continue reading “WTA Asks FCC To Protect Small MVPDs In Next Generation TV Transition”
Today, in response to an inquiry from the FCC about eliminating outdated and unnecessary rules and regulations, WTA filed comments recommending the elimination of particular duplicative or redundant portions of Form 481, the elimination of the “parent-trap” rule, the reduction … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments to Reduce Regulatory Burdens”
On May 2, representative from WTA and NTCA met with staff from FCC Chairman Pai’s office. They discussed a list of issues identified in prior meetings that can and should be addressed to ensure that high-cost USF regulation will function … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA Meet with Chairman Pai’s Office to Discuss USF Reform”
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