On February 3, the American Connect Project, an initiative of which WTA is a participant, sent a letter to NTIA regarding the implementation of its recently-created broadband programs. The letter emphasized the importance of communication, engagement, transparency, and accountability between … Continue reading “American Connection Project Seeks Engagement, Transparency and Accountability in NTIA Broadband Programs”
Telecom Industry Urges Congress to Address Shortfall in Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program
/in Congressional Advocacy /by ekeberToday, a group of industry associations, including WTA, sent letters to the Chair and Ranking Members Senate and House Appropriations Committees requesting that they address the shortfall in funding of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program administered by … Continue reading “Telecom Industry Urges Congress to Address Shortfall in Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program”
WTA Comments on Forest Service Proposed Fees
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA filed comments with the U.S. Forest Service in response to its Proposed Rule and request for public comment on its new proposed fees for communications use permits for Forest Service land. WTA noted that some of its member … Continue reading “WTA Comments on Forest Service Proposed Fees”
WTA Files Comments on the Future of USF
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA submitted comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry in the “Future of USF” proceeding.
WTA states that it is committed to ensuring that USF remains stable, predictable and sufficient for years to come, and stressed that … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on the Future of USF”
American Connection Project Seeks Engagement, Transparency and Accountability in NTIA Broadband Programs
/in Filing /by ekeberOn February 3, the American Connect Project, an initiative of which WTA is a participant, sent a letter to NTIA regarding the implementation of its recently-created broadband programs. The letter emphasized the importance of communication, engagement, transparency, and accountability between … Continue reading “American Connection Project Seeks Engagement, Transparency and Accountability in NTIA Broadband Programs”
WTA Files Comments on NTIA’s BEAD and MMBI Program
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA responded to NTIA’s Notice and Request for Comment on implementation of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure (MMBI) Program.
In order to take advantage of this historic opportunity, WTA challenged NTIA … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on NTIA’s BEAD and MMBI Program”
WTA Congratulates Alan Davidson on Senate Approval
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (January 11, 2022) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband congratulates Alan Davidson, President Biden’s nominee to be the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), on his Senate confirmation today.
WTA Joins Industry and Public Interest Organizations in Asking for Extension of Time in Future of USF Proceeding
/in Filing /by ekeberOn December 20, WTA joined with other industry organizations and public interest groups in asking the FCC for a 30-day extension of the comment deadline and a 45-day extension of the reply comment deadline in the Future of USF proceeding. … Continue reading “WTA Joins Industry and Public Interest Organizations in Asking for Extension of Time in Future of USF Proceeding”