WTA Comments on FCC High Cost Program NPRM

Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on reforming the USF High Cost Program. In its comments, WTA reminded the FCC of Congress’s mandate to ensure that communications services are all available … Continue reading “WTA Comments on FCC High Cost Program NPRM”

WTA Discusses IP Transition with FCC

Last week, in conjunction with the FCC’s IP Transition Workshop, representatives from WTA and its member companies met with staff from the office of Chairman Carr and Commissioners Gomez and Trusty to discuss WTA’s filed comments in the pertinent … Continue reading “WTA Discusses IP Transition with FCC”

WTA Joins CCA and RWA in Supporting Ensuring Reasonable Costs are Reimbursable Under Rip and Replace

On June 17, WTA joined CCA and RWA in responding to a Public Notice seeking comment on the reimbursement of certain costs incurred during the close-out phase of the Rip and Replace Program. Specifically, the associations believe that reasonable, documented … Continue reading “WTA Joins CCA and RWA in Supporting Ensuring Reasonable Costs are Reimbursable Under Rip and Replace”

WTA Files Reply Comments in Intercarrier Compensation Proceeding

Today, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’s on intercarrier compensation and the transition to an all-IP network. WTA noted that while filing parties uniformly support the ultimate goal of accelerating the deployment of … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments in Intercarrier Compensation Proceeding”

WTA Responds to FCC on Intercarrier Compensation and IP Transition

Today, WTA expressed concerns that the FCC’s proposal to move to a full bill-and-keep system, along with eliminating Telephone Access Charges and phasing out CAF-ICC, support would adversely affect customers in rural areas by increasing their rates unless a sufficient … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC on Intercarrier Compensation and IP Transition”

WTA Makes Recommendations to FCC on USAC Audit Reform

Last Friday, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice asking for reforms of USAC’s processes and oversight. In its comments, WTA recognized USAC audits play an important accountability role, but, at times, depending on how they are … Continue reading “WTA Makes Recommendations to FCC on USAC Audit Reform”

WTA Responds to FCC USF Lifeline Modernization NPRM

This week, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on modernizing the USF Lifeline Program. The comments focused on ensuring benefits are distributed by legitimate providers to eligible customers with minimum friction and … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC USF Lifeline Modernization NPRM”