WTA Member Companies Meet with FCC about CAF-BLS and ACAM Modernization

Last week, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with all four commissioner offices at the FCC to express their support for adoption of the ACAM Broadband Coalition’s plan to modernize ACAM with higher speeds and additional support … Continue reading “WTA Member Companies Meet with FCC about CAF-BLS and ACAM Modernization”

WTA Comments on Data Breach Reporting Requirements

On February 23, WTA responded to the FCC’s NPRM on data breach reporting requirements. In its comments, WTA recommends that the FCC reassess its rules limiting the use of CPNI for marketing purposes, with the goal of eliminating or … Continue reading “WTA Comments on Data Breach Reporting Requirements”

WTA Supports Alaska Telecom Association Petition on Alaska Plan

On February 22, WTA filed comments in support of the Alaska Telecom Association proposal for updating and extending the current Alaska Plan. The revised Alaska Plan would commence as soon as possible during the current Alaska Plan term that ends … Continue reading “WTA Supports Alaska Telecom Association Petition on Alaska Plan”

WTA Responds to Broadband Labeling FNPRM

Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Report, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on broadband labels. WTA stated that its members are in the process of implementing the new broadband labeling rules contained in the November … Continue reading “WTA Responds to Broadband Labeling FNPRM”

WTA Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2023) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the reintroduction of the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act (BGTTA) in the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The BGTTA is bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Mark

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WTA Files Reply Comments on SHAKEN/STIR NOI

In its reply comments, filed today in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry on caller ID authentication for non-IP network, reiterate its support for termination of the continuing extension for STIR/SHAKEN compliance by non-IP networks. WTA states … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments on SHAKEN/STIR NOI”

WTA Joins Call for Extension of Time to Comment on STIR/SHAKEN

On December 22, 2022, WTA joined other industry organizations in petitioning the FCC for an extension of time to comment on the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry on implementation of STIR/SHAKEN because of the complexity of issues raised in the Notice … Continue reading “WTA Joins Call for Extension of Time to Comment on STIR/SHAKEN”