WTA Recommends Flexible Permissive Detariffing of Telephone Access Charges

In comments filed today at the FCC, WTA urges the Commission to adopt a more flexible permissive detariffing of telephone access charges (TACs) rather than mandatory nationwide detariffing. WTA noted that “there are no significant current problems or complaints to … Continue reading “WTA Recommends Flexible Permissive Detariffing of Telephone Access Charges”

WTA Recommends DOI Streamline Permitting Processes for Broadband

On July 21, WTA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior focusing on right-of-way and permitting regulations, processes and requirements that needlessly delay and significantly increase the costs incurred by its member companies when they seek to deploy … Continue reading “WTA Recommends DOI Streamline Permitting Processes for Broadband”

WTA Congratulates NTIA Nominee Arielle Roth

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2025) – The following can be attributed to Derrick Owens, WTA’s Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs: “WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband congratulates Arielle Roth on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate earlier … Continue reading “WTA Congratulates NTIA Nominee Arielle Roth”

WTA Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Constitutionality of Universal Service Fund 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2025) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that the Federal Universal Service Fund (USF) is constitutional, a welcome relief to those who depend on robust rural broadband … Continue reading “WTA Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Constitutionality of Universal Service Fund ”

WTA Congratulates FCC Nominee Olivia Trusty

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2025) – The following can be attributed to Derrick Owens, WTA’s Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs:

“WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband congratulates Olivia Trusty on her confirmation by the Senate today to … Continue reading “WTA Congratulates FCC Nominee Olivia Trusty”

WTA Sends Letter to FCC on Standards for Altering E-ACAM Support Levels

On May 30, WTA joined the ACAM Broadband Coalition, NTCA, and US Telecom in sending a letter to the FCC urging the Wireline Competition Bureau to confirm that Obligated Locations, as opposed to Required Locations, will be used “to assess … Continue reading “WTA Sends Letter to FCC on Standards for Altering E-ACAM Support Levels”

WTA Joins Industry in Urging White House to Advance BEAD Program

Today, WTA joined other broadband industry associations in sending a letter to President Trump urging “both eliminate the unnecessary and burdensome [BEAD] program requirements imposed by the Biden Administration and enable the States to move forward quickly with implementation.

In … Continue reading “WTA Joins Industry in Urging White House to Advance BEAD Program”