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”
On May 13th, NECA, WTA, NTCA, and ERTA filed comments on the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on rules intended to curb the practice of some carriers not completing calls in rural areas. In a press release, the associations … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Call Completion”
Today, the FCC released its 6th Order on Reconsideration of the USF/ICC Transformation Order. WTA and NTCA issued a joint press release in response.… Continue reading “FCC Releases 6th Order on Reconsideration”
Today, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on rules to help “address problems in the completion of long-distance telephone calls to rural customers.” Comments are due 30 days after the NPRM is published in the Federal … Continue reading “FCC Releases NPRM on Call Completion”
The Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) congratulates Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on her reconfirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve another five years on the Federal Communications Commission.
“We look forward to continuing to work with Commissioner Clyburn and her staff to … Continue reading “WTA Congratulates FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn”
Today, Senator Senator Tim Johnson (SD) and 35 other Senators sent a letter to the FCC encouraging it to aggressively pursue voice service providers who are not completing calls to consumers and businesses in rural America.
The letter urges the … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Letter Signed by 36 Senators to FCC on Rural Call Completion”
On May 17th, NECA, NTCA, OPASTCO and WTA released the findings of a joint call completion test project conducted to determine the frequency with which calls to rural areas are being successfully terminated.
The project found that despite recent efforts … Continue reading “Rural Telecom Associations Announce Results of Call Completion Test Project”
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