WTA Supports Extending Small Provider Exemption to Open Internet Enhanced Transparency Requirements

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Today, WTA filed comments in support of permanently extending the exemption from the FCC’s enhanced transparency requirements adopted in the 2015 Open Internet Order for small broadband service providers serving fewer than 100,000 connections.  WTA urged that small providers already … Continue reading “WTA Supports Extending Small Provider Exemption to Open Internet Enhanced Transparency Requirements”

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WTA Discusses “Two-Path” Approach to USF Reform With Commissioner Rosenworcel’s Office

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On August 3, representatives from WTA met with staff from Commissioner Rosenworcel’s office to discuss the two-path approach to reforming USF distributions for rate-of-return carriers. The two paths include a voluntary A-CAM and a rate-of-return option.… Continue reading “WTA Discusses “Two-Path” Approach to USF Reform With Commissioner Rosenworcel’s Office”

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RLECs Meet With Commission Staff

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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”

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ILEC Associations Outline Process for Determining Unsubsidized Competition

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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”

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Rural Associations Reiterate Concerns about A-CAM

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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”

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WTA Discusses A-CAM With Commission Staff

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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”

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Rural Associations Send Letter to FCC Outlining A-CAM Concerns

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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”

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