https://w-t-a.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WTA-Logo-Full-Wide-900.png00ekeberhttps://w-t-a.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WTA-Logo-Full-Wide-900.pngekeber2019-05-07 00:42:312019-05-07 00:42:31WTA Supports Recon Petitions Filed by Silver Star Communications and Pineland Telephone Cooperative
On April 17, WTA sent a letter to the FCC following up on previous conversations about broadband network testing. The letter contains specific proposals WTA recommends the FCC adopt to reduce regulatory burdens on small, rural broadband providers. The proposals … Continue reading “WTA Presents Proposals to FCC on Network Testing Fixes”
https://w-t-a.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WTA-Logo-Full-Wide-900.png00ekeberhttps://w-t-a.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WTA-Logo-Full-Wide-900.pngekeber2019-04-08 10:46:122019-04-08 10:46:12WTA Replies to Comments on Reverse Auctions for USF, CBOL and Tribal Broadband Factor
On April 2, representatives from WTA spoke with representatives from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau about the FCC’s broadband network performance testing rules. WTA explained that the overall problem is that the testing requirements were designed primarily for large price … Continue reading “WTA Discusses Network Performance Testing with FCC”
Ancillary Benefit Program:
Since September 2011, WTA members have been benefiting from the ancillary benefits program offered in partnership with UNITEL. The program was developed with flexible plan design, competitive pricing, and enhancing employee benefits. Member and associate member premium … Continue reading “Partnership with UNITEL expands WTA Member Benefits”
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WTA Supports Recon Petitions Filed by Silver Star Communications and Pineland Telephone Cooperative
/in Filing /by ekeberOn May 6, 2019, WTA filed comments in support of the Petitions for Reconsideration submitted by Silver Star Communications and Pineland Telephone Cooperative to the FCC’s December 13, 2018 Report and Order on the Universal Service Fund budget.… Continue reading “WTA Supports Recon Petitions Filed by Silver Star Communications and Pineland Telephone Cooperative”
WTA Presents Proposals to FCC on Network Testing Fixes
/in Filing /by ekeberOn April 17, WTA sent a letter to the FCC following up on previous conversations about broadband network testing. The letter contains specific proposals WTA recommends the FCC adopt to reduce regulatory burdens on small, rural broadband providers. The proposals … Continue reading “WTA Presents Proposals to FCC on Network Testing Fixes”
WTA Replies to Comments on Reverse Auctions for USF, CBOL and Tribal Broadband Factor
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking reiterating its opposition to using reverse auctions as a method for distributing USF support in areas deemed competitive. It also restated its desire for the … Continue reading “WTA Replies to Comments on Reverse Auctions for USF, CBOL and Tribal Broadband Factor”
WTA Discusses Network Performance Testing with FCC
/in Filing /by ekeberOn April 2, representatives from WTA spoke with representatives from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau about the FCC’s broadband network performance testing rules. WTA explained that the overall problem is that the testing requirements were designed primarily for large price … Continue reading “WTA Discusses Network Performance Testing with FCC”
ILEC Associations Meet with FCC Staff to Discuss Voice Rate Floor, Network Testing
/in Filing /by ekeberOn March 15, representatives from WTA, NTCA, ITTA and USTelecom met with staff from FCC Chairman Pai’s office to discuss the need to ensure the voice rate floor policy does not harm rural consumers in coming months. The ILEC representatives … Continue reading “ILEC Associations Meet with FCC Staff to Discuss Voice Rate Floor, Network Testing”
Partnership with UNITEL expands WTA Member Benefits
/in Announcements, WTA News /by kworthingtonAncillary Benefit Program:
Since September 2011, WTA members have been benefiting from the ancillary benefits program offered in partnership with UNITEL. The program was developed with flexible plan design, competitive pricing, and enhancing employee benefits. Member and associate member premium … Continue reading “Partnership with UNITEL expands WTA Member Benefits”
WTA Files Comments on CBOL, Competitive Overlap and Tribal Broadband Factor
/in Filing /by ekeberOn March 8, WTA filed comments on the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on using reverse auctions to distribute USF support in areas deemed competitive, how to address conversations to broadband-only loops, and providing additional USF support … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on CBOL, Competitive Overlap and Tribal Broadband Factor”