WTA Urges FCC to Extend and Enhance Current ACAM/CAF-BLS Mechanisms

On August 18, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics to discuss the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the ACAM Broadband Coalition proceeding. WTA urged the FCC to move

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WTA Replies to Comments in Enhanced ACAM Proceeding

On August 1, WTA responded to comments filed in the FCC’s proceeding on the ACAM Broadband Coalition’s proposal to update the USF ACAM program.  In its comments, WTA reasserted that the FCC should adopt the Coalition’s proposal prior to implementation … Continue reading “WTA Replies to Comments in Enhanced ACAM Proceeding”

WTA Supports ACAM Coalition “Enhanced ACAM” Proposal

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on the ACAM Broadband Coalition proposal to modify the existing Alternative Connect America Model (ACAM) mechanisms to offer an additional voluntary Enhanced ACAM option.  The Coalition proposes … Continue reading “WTA Supports ACAM Coalition “Enhanced ACAM” Proposal”

In Reply Comments, WTA Reiterates Opposition to Proposed USAC E-Rate Portal

Today, WTA submitted reply comments to the FCC in response to its NPRM proposing the creation a portal managed by the Universal Service Administrative Company through which bid responses to FCC Form 470 would be submitted. In its initial commentsContinue reading “In Reply Comments, WTA Reiterates Opposition to Proposed USAC E-Rate Portal”

WTA Files Comments in Support of Petition to Waive Certain ACP Rules

Today, WTA filed comments in response to a Public Notice asking for comment on a NTCA request for waiver of rules requiring small broadband providers to terminate broadband service to certain Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)/Lifeline customers, specifically those who are

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WTA Welcomes FCC Action on ACAM Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2022) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband is pleased to see the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks comment on a proposal to extend and expand the reach

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WTA Applauds Committee Approval of FAIR Contributions Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2022) – Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved S. 2427, the Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act. WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband supports this bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Committee Approval of FAIR Contributions Act”