Napa Valley COVID RESTRICTIONS Causes a Location Change For WTA’S Spring Educational Forum

COVID keeps wreaking mayhem on WTA’s Spring Educational Forum! The Napa Marriott cancelled its contract with WTA because Napa County is still under a three household per gathering limit with no end in sight. Many Napa restaurants/businesses remain closed or … Continue reading “Napa Valley COVID RESTRICTIONS Causes a Location Change For WTA’S Spring Educational Forum”

WTA Files Comments on Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund

On January 25, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice seeking comment on the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, which would provide $3.2 billion to subsidize broadband access. WTA’s comments state that “the rules and regulations adopted in … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund”

Rebuild Rural Coalition Sends Letter on Infrastructure to President Biden

On January 28, WTA along with many other organizations, sent a letter to President Biden asking him to prioritize rural infrastructure, including broadband.

The letter says “The scope of the investment needed is staggering. Clearly, the federal government must continue … Continue reading “Rebuild Rural Coalition Sends Letter on Infrastructure to President Biden”

American Connection Project Promotes Broadband to Congressional Leadership

Today, the American Connection Project, a coalition to which WTA belongs, sent a letter to the President and Congressional leadership advocating an investment of at least $80 billion to close the digital divide across America. The letter also supports swift … Continue reading “American Connection Project Promotes Broadband to Congressional Leadership”

WTA Files Comments on Proposed Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund

On Jan. 25, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to the FCC’s Jan. 4 Public Notice seeking comment on establishing the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, which was created by Congress at the end of 2020.

As stated in

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WTA Calls on Congress to Help Small ISPs with Costs of Keeping Americans Connected Pledge

Today, WTA sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to include funding to reimburse small ISPs for costs associated with taking the FCC’s Keeping Americans Connected pledge during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The letter states that “as the COVID-19 pandemic

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WTA Files in Support of Rulemaking on ACAM Company Petition

Today, WTA filed comments in support of the initiation of a FCC “rulemaking to consider the issues raised by the ACAM Broadband Coalition in its Petition for Rulemaking, dated October 30, 2020, regarding enhancements to existing high-cost support mechanisms that … Continue reading “WTA Files in Support of Rulemaking on ACAM Company Petition”