WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 7, 2022) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) for introducing the bipartisan Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, legislation exempting broadband grant … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Introduction of Bill to Exempt Broadband Grants from Taxation”
WTA Supports Alaska Telecom Association Petition on Alaska Plan
/in Filing /by ekeberOn 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
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, 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
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, 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
WTA Files Reply Comments on SHAKEN/STIR NOI
/in Filing /by ekeberIn 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
/in Filing /by ekeberOn 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”
WTA Urges FCC to End Current Extension of Rules for STIR/SHAKEN Compliance
/in Filing /by ekeberOn December 12, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry on caller ID authentication for non-IP networks. In its comments to the FCC, WTA urges it to terminate the continuing extension in Sections 64.6303(a) and 64.6304(d) of the
WTA Applauds Introduction of Bill to Exempt Broadband Grants from Taxation
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (December 7, 2022) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) for introducing the bipartisan Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, legislation exempting broadband grant … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Introduction of Bill to Exempt Broadband Grants from Taxation”