WTA Files Comments on Privacy and Data Security

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Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s NPRM on broadband privacy and data security.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Privacy and Data Security”

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WTA Seeks Reconsideration of Aspects of USF Reform Order

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Today, WTA filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the FCC’s March 2016 USF Reform Report and Order, Order and Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.  WTA seeks reconsideration on four areas: the Commission should reconsider and strengthen … Continue reading “WTA Seeks Reconsideration of Aspects of USF Reform Order”

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WTA Files Comments In Response to USF Reform FNPRM

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Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released with the USF Reform Order of March 30.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments In Response to USF Reform FNPRM”

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WTA Meets With FCC Staff to Discuss ACAM Election Process

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On May 6, representatives from WTA staff and member companies met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss how the second step of the ACAM election process and related budget modifications would work, specifically, “with respect to … Continue reading “WTA Meets With FCC Staff to Discuss ACAM Election Process”

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WTA and Nex-Tech Talk Retransmission Consent and Broadband Privacy with FCC

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On April 21, 2016, WTA staff and Nex-Tech CEO Jimmy Todd met with FCC staff to discuss ongoing proceedings regarding retransmission consent negotiations and broadband privacy from the perspective of small rural MVPDs and broadband providers.  Points of discussion included … Continue reading “WTA and Nex-Tech Talk Retransmission Consent and Broadband Privacy with FCC”

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WTA Urges FCC to Consider Set Top Box Proposals Burden on Small MVPDs

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Today, WTA filed comments in the FCC’s proceeding to “unlock the box” and require MVPDs to make available content and other information included in providing video services to third-party box manufacturers.  Before proceeding to adopt rules, WTA urged the FCC … Continue reading “WTA Urges FCC to Consider Set Top Box Proposals Burden on Small MVPDs”

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Rural Associations Request FCC to Exclude Certain Form 481 Certifications for 2016

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Yesterday, WTA and NTCA filed comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act urging the FCC refrain from including certifications regarding the E-rate reasonably comparable benchmark and bid requirement for the July 1, 2016 Form 481 filing. Because the new E-rate benchmarks … Continue reading “Rural Associations Request FCC to Exclude Certain Form 481 Certifications for 2016”

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