WTA Congratulates FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn

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.

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WTA Applauds Letter Signed by 36 Senators to FCC on Rural Call Completion

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”

Rural Telecom Associations Announce Results of Call Completion Test Project

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”

WTA Applauds FCC Action on Call Completion

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WASHINGTON (February 7, 2012) – The Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) applauds the Declaratory Ruling on rural call completion issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday. The Ruling reminds carriers of the FCC’s “longstanding prohibition on blocking, … Continue reading “WTA Applauds FCC Action on Call Completion”

Rural Associations File Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Order

Today, NECA, WTA and OPASTCO filed a Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification of the FCC’s Order on USF and intercarrier compensation reform.  The associations also issued a press release.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Order”

Rural Associations Respond to Release of Order

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO issued a press release responding to the FCC’s release of the Report and Order and FNPRM released on Nov. 18th.… Continue reading “Rural Associations Respond to Release of Order”

Rural Associations Issue Statement on FCC Vote

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO issued a statement to the media in response to the FCC’s vote to approve a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on USF and intercarrier compensation.

The FCC has also issued a … Continue reading “Rural Associations Issue Statement on FCC Vote”