WTA Supports ACAM Coalition “Enhanced ACAM” Proposal

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on the ACAM Broadband Coalition proposal to modify the existing Alternative Connect America Model (ACAM) mechanisms to offer an additional voluntary Enhanced ACAM option.  The Coalition proposes … Continue reading “WTA Supports ACAM Coalition “Enhanced ACAM” Proposal”

In Reply Comments, WTA Reiterates Opposition to Proposed USAC E-Rate Portal

Today, WTA submitted reply comments to the FCC in response to its NPRM proposing the creation a portal managed by the Universal Service Administrative Company through which bid responses to FCC Form 470 would be submitted. In its initial commentsContinue reading “In Reply Comments, WTA Reiterates Opposition to Proposed USAC E-Rate Portal”

WTA Files Comments in Support of Petition to Waive Certain ACP Rules

Today, WTA filed comments in response to a Public Notice asking for comment on a NTCA request for waiver of rules requiring small broadband providers to terminate broadband service to certain Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)/Lifeline customers, specifically those who are

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WTA Discusses Budget Control Mechanism and Future of CAF-BLS with FCC

On April 29, representatives from WTA met with the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss the budget control mechanism (BCM) and the need for more certainty regarding the future of support for recipients of CAF-BLS.

Regarding the BCM, “WTA noted

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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”