WTA Files Comments in Lifeline Proceeding

On February 21st, WTA filed comments in the Commission’s Lifeline proceeding titled “Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers.” Specifically, WTA supports the Commission’s proposal to end or reduce the phase down of voice services as required by the previous … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Lifeline Proceeding”

WTA Files Comments in Support of ATA’s Lifeline Petition

On December 12th, WTA filed comments in support of the Alaska Telephone Association’s Petition requesting waivers of the Lifeline program’s minimum service standard rules. In its filing, WTA noted the unique issues that Alaskan carriers face, which the Commission … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of ATA’s Lifeline Petition”

WTA Supports Extending Small Provider Exemption to Open Internet Enhanced Transparency Requirements

Today, WTA filed comments in support of permanently extending the exemption from the FCC’s enhanced transparency requirements adopted in the 2015 Open Internet Order for small broadband service providers serving fewer than 100,000 connections.  WTA urged that small providers already … Continue reading “WTA Supports Extending Small Provider Exemption to Open Internet Enhanced Transparency Requirements”

WTA Files Comments in Support of Extending the HD Broadcast Signal Carriage Exemption for Small Cable Systems

Yesterday, WTA filed comments in support of American Cable Association’s Petition for Rulemaking seeking a three-year extension of an exemption from the requirement to carry HD broadcast signals in HD for small cable systems currently set to expire in June … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of Extending the HD Broadcast Signal Carriage Exemption for Small Cable Systems”

Verizon Schedules Rural Call Completion Workshop

As part of its consent decree in the rural call completion proceeding, Verizon is hosting two rural call completion workshops. The first will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the National Press Club in Washington, … Continue reading “Verizon Schedules Rural Call Completion Workshop”

Rural Associations Reply to CTIA Opposition to Rural Associations’ Application for Review

Today, NECA, NTCA, WTA, OPASTCO, ERTA and ITTA filed comments in response to CTIA’s opposition to the rural associations’ Application for Review of the FCC’s April 25th Order on regression analysis. The associations’ state that “CTIA’s opposition contains only superficial … Continue reading “Rural Associations Reply to CTIA Opposition to Rural Associations’ Application for Review”

WTA Joins NECA and Other Associations Opposing GNAPs’ Petition for Declaratory Regarding Access Charges

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