Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF/ICC Reform

On May 23, 2011, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and over 30 state and regional associations filed reply comments to the FCC’s NPRM on USF and intercarrier compensation reform.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF/ICC Reform”

WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA Comment on RUS Broadband Loan Program Rules

Today, WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA filed joint comments with RUS in response to the agency’s Interim Rules for the Broadband Loan Program.… Continue reading “WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA Comment on RUS Broadband Loan Program Rules”

Rural Associations File Comments on Truth In Caller ID Proceeding

On May 3rd, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and ERTA filed comments at the FCC in a proceeding on how the FCC should implement the Truth In Caller ID Act of 2009.  The associations recommended the FCC take advantage of the … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Truth In Caller ID Proceeding”

Rural Video Providers Comment on Compulsory License

Today, the American Cable Association, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint comments with the Library of Congress Copyright Office on the benefits of compulsory license and the harms threatened by its elimination.… Continue reading “Rural Video Providers Comment on Compulsory License”

Rural Associations File Comments on USF-ICC Reform NPRM

Today, NECA, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA and 30 state and other associations filed comments in the FCC’s proceeding on USF and intercarrier compensation reform.  The associations offer a targeted approach to modernizing existing mechanisms while encouraging fiscal responsibility and accountability.  A … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on USF-ICC Reform NPRM”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Proposed Rules for Near-Term Intercarrier Comp Reform

Today, NECA, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed reply comments on the FCC’s proposed rules for near-term intercarrier compensation reform.  Original comments were submitted on April 1st.  The associations find that there is overwhelming support in the record for quick … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Proposed Rules for Near-Term Intercarrier Comp Reform”

Rural Associations File Comments in Proceeding on Truth in Caller ID

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and ERTA filed comments supporting the FCC’s proposed Truth in Caller ID rules, pointing out that both the Truth in Caller ID problem and the “Phantom Traffic” problem could be resolved if the Commission is … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments in Proceeding on Truth in Caller ID”