Wireline Competition Bureau Provides Guidance Regarding ACAM Deployment Obligations

On July 12, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) released a Public Notice providing guidance and illustrative examples regarding calculation of final deployment obligations for those considering their 2nd ACAM offer. Among other things, the Bureau stated that if ACAM I … Continue reading “Wireline Competition Bureau Provides Guidance Regarding ACAM Deployment Obligations”

WTA Supports ACAM Location Petition

On July 10, WTA submitted comments in support of the Petition filed by Northeast Iowa Telephone Company and Western Iowa Telephone Association seeking clear guidance with respect to the definition and counting of “locations” for ACAM purposes where structures contain … Continue reading “WTA Supports ACAM Location Petition”

WTA Discusses Broadband Network Performance Testing with Wireline Bureau

On July 8, representatives from WTA and WTA member companies met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Bureau to discuss various concerns RLECs have with the FCC’s broadband network performance testing.  A notice of ex parte can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA Discusses Broadband Network Performance Testing with Wireline Bureau”

WTA Supports the Texas Carriers’ E-Rate Petition

On July 1, WTA filed comments in support of the Petition for Rulemaking filed by the Texas Carriers on May 22. In their Petition, the Texas Carriers request the Commission to initiate a rulemaking to review and amend Part 54 … Continue reading “WTA Supports the Texas Carriers’ E-Rate Petition”

WTA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Network Testing, ACAM II and Capping USF

On June 26, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with staff from the offices of Chairman Pai, Commissioner Rosenworcel, and Commissioner Starks to discuss broadband network testing, ACAM II locations and buildout requirements, and the … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Network Testing, ACAM II and Capping USF”

WTA Joins Letter Opposing Cap on USF

On June 11, WTA signed a letter with dozens of other stakeholders to the FCC expressing opposition to placing an overall cap on the USF.  The signers wrote that a cap “puts at risk the comprehensive mission of universal service … Continue reading “WTA Joins Letter Opposing Cap on USF”

WTA Files Comments on Nationwide Number Portability

On June 7, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s May 17 Public Notice requesting comments on the NANC Report Regarding Proposals to Implement Nationwide Number Portability.

In its comments, WTA reiterated its proposal that the FCC “start with

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