WTA Congratulates Tom Wheeler and Michael O’Rielly

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

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WTA Applauds FCC Action on Rural Call Completion

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

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WTA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors

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”

WTA Awards Jack H Rhyner Award To NECA’s Jim Frame

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”

WTA Encouraged by Congresswoman Eshoo’s Efforts to Reform Retransmission Consent Rules

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.

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ATIS and NECA Join Forces to Help Address Call Completion Issues

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”

Study by Former FCC Economist Finds USF Changes Undercutting Rural Broadband Investment

WASHINGTON (July 24, 2013) – The approach developed by the Federal Communications Commission to implement caps on Universal Service Fund (USF) support for small telecommunications providers has the effect of chilling investment in broadband infrastructure in some of the country’s … Continue reading “Study by Former FCC Economist Finds USF Changes Undercutting Rural Broadband Investment”