On October 19th, 13 state telco associations wrote to the FCC in support of the industry Consensus Framework. They write that “it is of importance that the Rural Plan portion of the Industry Consensus Framework not only proactively addresses universal … Continue reading “13 State Associations Support Consensus Framework”
This week, representatives from WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and NECA met with Wireline Bureau and FCC Commissioner staff on several occasions to relay our concerns about the proposed Order due for a vote at the end of the month. The notices … Continue reading “WTA, Rural Allies Meet With FCC on USF Reform”
On October 5th, representatives from WTA, OPASTCO, NECA and NTCA met with staff at the FCC to discuss call termination problems and present data from NECA’s test call project. The Notice of ex parte can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA, Rural Associations Meet with FCC Staff Regarding Call Termination”
Today OPASTCO, NTCA, WTA, ITTA and RICA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice regarding Regional Sports Networks. In their filing, the associations “urge the Commission to acknowledge in its RSN Report that small and mid- sized multichannel … Continue reading “Rural Video Providers File Comments on RSN Public Notice”
On September 6, 2011, OPASTCO, WTA and NTCA submitted comments to the FCC in response to its Notice of Inquiry into broadband deployment required by Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act.… Continue reading “OPASTCO, WTA and NTCA File Comments on “Section 706” Notice of Inquiry”
Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint reply comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on three USF and intercarrier compensation reform plans submitted by the Rural Associations, a group of larger carriers and the state members of … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice”
Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on three USF and intercarrier compensation reform plans submitted by the Rural Associations, a group of larger carriers and the state members of the … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice”
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