WTA is encouraged by the release of the text of the Consumer Choice in Online Video Act by Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
“WTA welcomes Senator Rockefeller’s contributions to the on-going reform conversations … Continue reading “WTA Encouraged by Senator Rockefeller’s Efforts to Reform Video Marketplace”
WTA congratulates Tom Wheeler and Michael O’Rielly on their Senate confirmations to serve as chairman and commissioner, respectively, of the Federal Communications Commission.
“There are many critical issues that must be addressed at the Commission regarding rural telcos’ ability to
WTA applauds today’s action taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address the problems caused by telephone calls not being completed in many rural areas of the country. This problem has existed for several years, and a rulemaking on
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – (OCTOBER 2, 2013) – The Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) is pleased to announce the election of its new officers for the coming two years: Mark M. Gailey, President/GM Totah Communications in Ochelata, OK as President; Paul … Continue reading “WTA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors”
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – (OCTOBER 2, 2013) – The Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) announced yesterday at its 2013 Fall Annual Meeting that James W. Frame of the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) was awarded the Jack H Rhyner Award by … Continue reading “WTA Awards Jack H Rhyner Award To NECA’s Jim Frame”
WASHINGTON, DC (September 11, 2013) – The Western Telecommunications Alliance is encouraged by the release of draft legislation by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, that would update the nation’s retransmission consent rules.
“WTA welcomes … Continue reading “WTA Encouraged by Congresswoman Eshoo’s Efforts to Reform Retransmission Consent Rules”
Washington, August 23, 2013 — ATIS and NECA today announced the launch of a voluntary Joint National Call Testing Project (JNCTP). The project, to be co-administered by both ATIS and NECA, will offer interexchange carriers, wireless carriers and VoIP providers … Continue reading “ATIS and NECA Join Forces to Help Address Call Completion Issues”
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