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On August 28, representatives from WTA and its member companies met with staff from the FCC regarding the ongoing true-up of service and deployment obligations and support adjustments with respect to the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model program.… Continue reading “WTA Discusses E-ACAM True-ups with FCC”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2024) – The statement below can be attributed to Derrick Owens, Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband:
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WTA Announces Retirement of Gerry Duffy; Hires Stephen Goodman as Regulatory Counsel
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (October 1, 2024) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband announces that Gerry Duffy, WTA’s current outside regulatory counsel, is retiring at the end of this calendar year and will serve as regulatory advisor until then. Gerry Duffy … Continue reading “WTA Announces Retirement of Gerry Duffy; Hires Stephen Goodman as Regulatory Counsel”
WTA Weighs in with NTIA on Alternative Broadband Technologies for BEAD
/in Filing /by ekeberIn a letter sent in response to NTIA’s request for comment on its Proposed Guidance for Eligible Entities with respect to the choice of Alternative Broadband Technologies for the BEAD Program, WTA urged NTIA to use its remaining BEAD funds … Continue reading “WTA Weighs in with NTIA on Alternative Broadband Technologies for BEAD”
WTA Discusses E-ACAM True-ups with FCC
/in Filing /by ekeberOn August 28, representatives from WTA and its member companies met with staff from the FCC regarding the ongoing true-up of service and deployment obligations and support adjustments with respect to the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model program.… Continue reading “WTA Discusses E-ACAM True-ups with FCC”
WTA Supports Tribal Letter of Credit Proposal
/in Filing /by ekeberOn August 19, WTA filed reply comments in support of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association’s (NTTA) proposals to address and reduce the disadvantages imposed upon Tribal governments and Tribally-owned carriers by the FCC’s current and future Letter of Credit requirements.… Continue reading “WTA Supports Tribal Letter of Credit Proposal”
WTA Supports Extension of Separations Freeze
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA filed comments with the FCC supporting the proposed extension of the existing freeze of Part 36 separations rules for rate-of-return carriers for six more years until December 31, 2030. WTA also asked the FCC to allow RoR carriers … Continue reading “WTA Supports Extension of Separations Freeze”
WTA Concerned about 5th Circuit Ruling on Constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (July 25, 2024) – The statement below can be attributed to Derrick Owens, Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband:
“The Universal Service Fund plays an important role in making sure … Continue reading “WTA Concerned about 5th Circuit Ruling on Constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund”
WTA & National and State Industry Associations Express Concerns About BEAD Rate Recommendation
/in Uncategorized /by ekeberYesterday, WTA joined a large group of national and state trade associations representing small and large broadband providers in sending a letter to the Secretary of Commerce expressing concerns that a “growing numbers of the hundreds of local and regional … Continue reading “WTA & National and State Industry Associations Express Concerns About BEAD Rate Recommendation”