Rural Telecom Associations Send Letters to Commerce Committees on USF and Deficit Reduction

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO sent letters (click here for an example) to the Leadership of the Senate and House Commerce Committees requesting that in their upcoming recommendations to the Select Committee they include specific language outlining why … Continue reading “Rural Telecom Associations Send Letters to Commerce Committees on USF and Deficit Reduction”

Rural Telecom Associations Reaffirm Commitment to Working with the FCC

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO issued a press release responding to Chairman Genachowski’s announcement that he was circulating an Order on USF and intercarrier compensation reform for consideration at the FCC’s October Public Meeting.  The release can be found hereContinue reading “Rural Telecom Associations Reaffirm Commitment to Working with the FCC”

WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO Send Letter Defending USF From Deficit Reduction Threats

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO sent a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction urging the committee members to recognize the long history and legal precedent of the Universal Service Fund as private funds and that those funds … Continue reading “WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO Send Letter Defending USF From Deficit Reduction Threats”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint reply comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on three USF and intercarrier compensation reform plans submitted by the Rural Associations, a group of larger carriers and the state members of … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice”

Rural Associations File Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on three USF and intercarrier compensation reform plans submitted by the Rural Associations, a group of larger carriers and the state members of the … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice”

Rural Telecom Associations Encouraged as FCC Further Inquiry References Proposed Consensus Reform Framework

On Aug 4th, WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA released a joint press statement on the FCC’s further inquiry into Universal Service Fund and broadband deployment.… Continue reading “Rural Telecom Associations Encouraged as FCC Further Inquiry References Proposed Consensus Reform Framework”

Rural Telecom Associations Unveil New Campaign to Promote and Sustain Rural Broadband Access

On July 14th, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO issued this press release.… Continue reading “Rural Telecom Associations Unveil New Campaign to Promote and Sustain Rural Broadband Access”