On July 14 and 15, representatives from WTA, Wheat State Telephone, and Wilson Communications met with staff from the offices of Commissioners Clyburn, O’Rielly, Pai and Rosenworcel. They discussed their broadband build out and stressed the need for reforms to … Continue reading “RLECs Meet With Commission Staff”
Today, ITTA, NTCA, US Telecom and WTA filed a letter to the FCC outlining “proposals for streamlined processes pursuant to which an informed determination can be made of the extent to which ‘unsubsidized competition’ exists within a particular geographic area.” … Continue reading “ILEC Associations Outline Process for Determining Unsubsidized Competition”
On July 15, NECA, WTA and NTCA a letter to the FCC reiterating their concerns, originally expressed in a letter of June 24, with the A-CAM as currently structured and suggested that the FCC “promptly take action to authorize … Continue reading “Rural Associations Reiterate Concerns about A-CAM”
On June 8, WTA staff and telco representatives met with staff from Commissioner Rosenworcel’s office to discuss the proposed reforms to the rate-of-return portion of the USF High Cost Fund. WTA reiterated its support for a two-path approach to reform, … Continue reading “WTA Discusses A-CAM With Commission Staff”
On June 24, NECA, NTCA, and WTA sent a letter to the FCC outlining concerns the associations have with the proposed Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM). The associations write that “preliminary observations of the A-CAM have raised some concerns, indicating … Continue reading “Rural Associations Send Letter to FCC Outlining A-CAM Concerns”
Today, WTA filed replies to comments regarding Designated Market Areas (“DMAs”) and their impact on the availability of local programming, particularly in rural areas. Cable operators and their customers experience a lack of access to truly relevant local programming in … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments on Designated Market Areas and Local Programming in Rural Areas”
On June 3, rate-of-return industry representatives submitted a letter detailing progress made toward developing a consensus framework for USF reforms for RoR carriers. The current industry proposal provides the option for carriers to voluntarily elect to receive model-based support or … Continue reading “RLEC Representatives Update FCC on Industry Progress Toward Rate-of-Return USF Reforms”
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