WTA Files Comments with RUS/NTIA on Round II of Stimulus

On November 30th, WTA filed comments in response to the Request for Information from NTIA and RUS regarding the BTOP and BIP grant and loan programs.  The agencies are seeking information on possible adjustments to the programs as they move … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments with RUS/NTIA on Round II of Stimulus”

WTA, Allies File Comments on LSS Rule Change

On November 24th, WTA joined NECA, OPASTCO, ERTA and NTCA is filing comments supporting the Equity in Switching Support Coalition’s petition on changing the LSS rules.  The comments can be viewed here.Continue reading “WTA, Allies File Comments on LSS Rule Change”

WTA Submits Comments on Commission’s Notice on Impact of Middle and Second Mile Broadband Availability and Deployment

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WTA Joins Comments Responding to USAC’s Request for USF Policy Guidance

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WTA Files Reply Comments Regarding VOIP Contributions to State USFs

WTA and other associations filed reply comments in support of a Nebraska Public Service Commission and Kansas Corporation Commission petition for declaratory ruling that the Commission’s 2004 Vonage Preemption Order did not prohibit states from imposing state-level USF assessments on … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments Regarding VOIP Contributions to State USFs”

WTA Comments Regarding Equal Access Scripting Requirement

WTA, along with NECA, OPASTCO, and ERTA, filed comments in support of USTelecom’s petition to waive the equal access switching requirement for small and mid-size ILECs.  A copy of the comments can be found here.Continue reading “WTA Comments Regarding Equal Access Scripting Requirement”

WTA Files Comments Regarding VOIP Contributions to State USFs

WTA and other associations filed comments in support of a Nebraska Public Service Commission and Kansas Corporation Commission petition for declaratory ruling that the Commission’s 2004 Vonage Preemption Order did not prohibit states from imposing state-level USF assessments on providers … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments Regarding VOIP Contributions to State USFs”