Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss QRA

On July 17, representatives from WTA, NTCA and NECA met with representatives from the Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss aspects of the quantile regression analysis. The associations stated that although the associations “continue to object to the use of QRA-based … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss QRA”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Standalone Broadband/CACM Model

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed comments in response to comments filed on the FCC’s Public Notice seeking input on RLECs receiving support for standalone broadband and allowing RLECs to opt to participate in the Connect America Fund Model … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Standalone Broadband/CACM Model”

WTA Files Comments on Proposed IP Transition Trials

On July 8th, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice proposing trials to assist with the transition from “copper to fiber, from wireline to wireless, and from TDM to IP.”  WTA reiterated its conditional support for technical … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Proposed IP Transition Trials”

WTA Files Commets With FCC on Form 481

Today, WTA filed comments on the FCC’s Form 481, focusing primarily on the Service Quality Improvement Reporting and the Tribal Lands Reporting requirements.… Continue reading “WTA Files Commets With FCC on Form 481”

WTA and ITA File Comments in Support of Silver Star Communications

Today, WTA and the Idaho Telecom Alliance (ITA) filed comments in support of Silver Star Communications’ request to the FCC for a review and reversal of the Wireline Competition Bureau’s (WCB) refusal to correct road mile, road crossing and population … Continue reading “WTA and ITA File Comments in Support of Silver Star Communications”

Rural Associations Discuss Call Completion with FCC

On June 17th, representatives from WTA, NTCA and NECA met with representatives from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau and Enforcement Bureau to discuss several issues pertaining to rural call completion.… Continue reading “Rural Associations Discuss Call Completion with FCC”

Rural Associations File Comments on Standalone Broadband

Today, WTA, NECA, NTCA and ERTA responded to the FCC’s request for comment on two proposals intended to spur broadband investment in rural America: allowing RLECs to receive support for standalone broadband and to seek Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Standalone Broadband”