Associations Support TDS Petition for Waiver

On October, 1st, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO, USTelecom and ERTA filed comments in support of TDS’s petition for waiver of FCC rules so that ”it may include in its Carrier Base Period Intercarrier Compensation Revenue the amounts owed to it … Continue reading “Associations Support TDS Petition for Waiver”

Rural Associations File Comments on Proposed Urban Rates Survey

On Sept. 28th, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and ERTA filed comments with the FCC in its proceeding on a proposed survey of urban rates for fixed voice and fixed broadband residential services.  The FCC also seeks comment on how this … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Proposed Urban Rates Survey”

Rural Associations File Comments on HyperCube Call Signaling Waiver Request

On August 9th, WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed comments with the FCC stating the associations “do not oppose grant of a waiver to HyperCube for situations where Multi-Frequency signaling technology is used.  Any such waiver should be strictly limited … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on HyperCube Call Signaling Waiver Request”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF Contributions Reform

On August 6th, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed reply-comments with the FCC in response to its FNRPM on reforming the USF contributions system.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF Contributions Reform”

Rural Associations File Comments on Waiver Request of Call Signaling Rules

On July 26th, WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed comments on a request for waiver of the call signaling rules by C Spire Wireless, Corr Wireless, Delta Telephone Co., Franklin Telephone Co, and Telepak Networks. The rural associations “do not … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Waiver Request of Call Signaling Rules”

Rural Associations File Comments on Phase II of the CAF

On July 9th, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed comments in response to the FCC’s request for comment on model design and data inputs for Phase II of the Connect America Fund.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Phase II of the CAF”

Rural Associations File Comments on USF Contributions Reform

On July 9th, WTA, NTCA and WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on reforming the USF contributions reform mechanism.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on USF Contributions Reform”