WTA Files Comments to Supply Chain Public Notice

On March 27, WTA filed comments in response to the Public Notice, released by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau on March 13, 2020, seeking comment on the applicability of provisions in the Secure Networks Act to the Commission’s … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments to Supply Chain Public Notice”

WTA Files Comments on RDOF

Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.

In its comments, WTA focused on the following four issues:

  • (1) that the Commission should retain census block groups as the minimum geographic
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WTA Supports Legislation to Help Small ISPs with Lost Revenue Due to COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25, 2020) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband supports bipartisan legislation introduced today by Representatives Peter Welch (D-VT) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and several of their colleagues that would allow small Internet service providers to recover

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WTA Submits Comments on USDA ReConnect Program

Today, WTA filed comments with the Rural Utilities Service regarding the ReConnect Program, which provides grants and loans to build networks in rural America. In its comments, WTA recommends RUS make areas that have less than 25/3 Mbps broadband speeds … Continue reading “WTA Submits Comments on USDA ReConnect Program”

WTA Endorses FCC Chairman Pai’s Keep America Connected Pledge

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2020) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband endorses the pledge announced last week by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to keep Americans connected to vital telecommunications services during possible disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The

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WTA CANCELS ITS SPRING EDUCATIONAL FORUM OUT OF SAFETY FOR ITS ATTENDEES

Over the past couple of weeks, WTA’s leadership has closely monitored the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), news reports, as well as information provided by other expert sources regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).  WTA’s primary focus … Continue reading “WTA CANCELS ITS SPRING EDUCATIONAL FORUM OUT OF SAFETY FOR ITS ATTENDEES”

WTA Monitors COVID-19 Leading Up To Its Spring Educational Forum

March 6, 2020 – The severity of the illness or how many people will fall ill from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is unknown at this time.  But please know that the WTA Board and staff takes its members’ health and safety very … Continue reading “WTA Monitors COVID-19 Leading Up To Its Spring Educational Forum”