WTA Opposes Creation of Proposed USAC E-Rate Portal

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s NPRM on creating a portal managed by the Universal Service Administrative Company through which bid responses to FCC Form 470 would be submitted. WTA stated in its comments that such a new bid portal … Continue reading “WTA Opposes Creation of Proposed USAC E-Rate Portal”

WTA Responds to FCC’s NOI on BGP Integrity

On April 11, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry seeking comments on the vulnerabilities threatening the security and integrity of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and how best to address them.

In its comments, WTA said that … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC’s NOI on BGP Integrity”

WTA Files Reply Comments on Future of USF

Today, WTA submitted reply comments to the FCC in it’s Future of USF proceeding.  In its comments, WTA reiterated the need for USF High Cost Program support for future capital and operating expenses and its opposition to using Congressional appropriations … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments on Future of USF”

WTA Comments on Forest Service Proposed Fees

Today, WTA filed comments with the U.S. Forest Service in response to its Proposed Rule and request for public comment on its new proposed fees for communications use permits for Forest Service land. WTA noted that some of its member … Continue reading “WTA Comments on Forest Service Proposed Fees”

WTA Files Comments on the Future of USF

Today, WTA submitted comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry in the “Future of USF” proceeding.

WTA states that it is committed to ensuring that USF remains stable, predictable and sufficient for years to come, and stressed that … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on the Future of USF”

American Connection Project Seeks Engagement, Transparency and Accountability in NTIA Broadband Programs

On February 3, the American Connect Project, an initiative of which WTA is a participant, sent a letter to NTIA regarding the implementation of its recently-created broadband programs.  The letter emphasized the importance of communication, engagement, transparency, and accountability between … Continue reading “American Connection Project Seeks Engagement, Transparency and Accountability in NTIA Broadband Programs”

WTA Files Comments on NTIA’s BEAD and MMBI Program

Today, WTA responded to NTIA’s Notice and Request for Comment on implementation of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure (MMBI) Program.

In order to take advantage of this historic opportunity, WTA challenged NTIA … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on NTIA’s BEAD and MMBI Program”