Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Set-Top Box Regulations

Today, WTA joined OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA in filing reply comments at the FCC regarding its NOI on video set-top boxes.  Initial comments by the rural associations were filed on June 14th.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Set-Top Box Regulations”

Rural Associations Reply to Comments on FCC’s Broadband Universal Service Reform Proceeding

On August 11th, WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA, and the Rural Alliance submitted reply comments to the FCC on its National Broadband Plan Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry.  41 State Associations concurred with the filing.  The group also … Continue reading “Rural Associations Reply to Comments on FCC’s Broadband Universal Service Reform Proceeding”

WTA, Allies File Comments on Outage Reporting

Today, WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed comments at the FCC stating that VoIP providers should be subject to the same service outrage reporting standards as other voice service providers.  The associations also stated that the FCC should not … Continue reading “WTA, Allies File Comments on Outage Reporting”

WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA File Comments on FCC’s “Third Way” for Broadband Regulation

Today, WTA joined NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA in filing comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry requesting comments on three potential approached for the legal framework for regulation of broadband Internet service.  The comments can be found … Continue reading “WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA File Comments on FCC’s “Third Way” for Broadband Regulation”

WTA, Allies File Comments on NBP NPRM/NOI

WTA, along with NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA, and the Rural Alliance filed comments with the FCC regarding its Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Notice of Inquiry on the National Broadband Plan.  38 state telecom associations “concurred” with the comments.  The … Continue reading “WTA, Allies File Comments on NBP NPRM/NOI”

WTA, NTCA File Comments Opposing NBC-Comcast Merger

On June 21, 2010, WTA and NTCA filed joint comments opposing the NBC-Comcast merger.  The two associations recommend several conditions be placed on the merger should the FCC consider approving it.  The comments can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA, NTCA File Comments Opposing NBC-Comcast Merger”

WTA and Allies Comment on Waivers for IPTV Providers

Today, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA filed comments at the FCC in support of an OPASTCO/NTCA petition for a waiver for IPTV providers of proposed rules meant to ensure that security elements are separate from the basic navigation devices.  … Continue reading “WTA and Allies Comment on Waivers for IPTV Providers”