WTA Expresses Opposition to Supplementing RDOF Support Amounts

In a letter filed today with the FCC, WTA expressed opposition to letters from a coalition of RDOF winners that seek substantial post-auction supplemental additions to the support amounts, as well as significant changes to the distribution schedules and other … Continue reading “WTA Expresses Opposition to Supplementing RDOF Support Amounts”

WTA Meets with Wireline Bureau on Enhanced ACAM/CAF-BLS Reform Order and Proposals

Yesterday, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss the circulating Order and proposals to modify the ACAM and CAF-BLS mechanisms for small USF High Cost Program recipients.

WTA hopes that the ultimately adopted

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WTA Responds to Broadband Benchmark Public Notice

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s Public Notice on Broadband Benchmarks. In its comments WTA stressed the importance accurate calculations of reasonably comparable broadband rate benchmarks for rural high-cost support recipients. WTA supports the continued inclusion of accurate upload speed … Continue reading “WTA Responds to Broadband Benchmark Public Notice”

WTA Discusses BCM Waiver Order with FCC

Representatives from WTA recently met with staff for FCC Commissioners Carr, Starks and Simington to express support for the timely waiver of the Budget Control Mechanism for CAF-BLS support for at least the July 2023-to-June 2024 support year. A representative … Continue reading “WTA Discusses BCM Waiver Order with FCC”

WTA Discusses BCM, Enhanced ACAM Plan with FCC

On May 8, representatives from WTA met with staff from FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s office to reiterate support for a timely waiver of the Budget Control Mechanism for at least the July 2023-to-June 2024 support year and for timely adoption and

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WTA Recommends Modifications to NTIA’s BEAD Model Challenge Process

Today, WTA made recommendations to NTIA on its draft Model Challenge Process for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

WTA urged NTIA to strengthen its proposed Deduplication Process to produce more effective targeting of BEAD funds to areas … Continue reading “WTA Recommends Modifications to NTIA’s BEAD Model Challenge Process”

WTA Comments on Proposals to Facilitate Tribal Library Participation in the E-Rate Program

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s NPRM on making it easier for Tribal libraries to participate in the FCC’s E-Rate program.  WTA recommends: (1) the simplification of E-Rate applications and processes to include only absolutely necessary information; (2) an increase … Continue reading “WTA Comments on Proposals to Facilitate Tribal Library Participation in the E-Rate Program”