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 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”
WTA Discusses CAF-BLS Modernization with FCC
/in Filing /by ekeberOn Nov. 2, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics, to discuss the need for continuing and updated CAF-BLS and budget control mechanism (BCM) relief to complete the ongoing … Continue reading “WTA Discusses CAF-BLS Modernization with FCC”
WTA Discusses Modernization of ACAM and CAF-BLS/HCLS USF Mechanisms With FCC
/in Filing /by ekeberThis week, WTA met with staff from the offices of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioners Brendan Carr, Nathan Simington, and Geoffrey Starks to discuss the pending Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model rulemaking, as well as the need for … Continue reading “WTA Discusses Modernization of ACAM and CAF-BLS/HCLS USF Mechanisms With FCC”
WTA Urges FCC to Extend and Enhance Current ACAM/CAF-BLS Mechanisms
/in Filing /by ekeberOn 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
WTA Replies to Comments in Enhanced ACAM Proceeding
/in Filing /by ekeberOn 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”