Last week, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty and staff from the offices of Chairman Carr and Commissioner Gomez. They discussed the importance of a stable and predictable Universal Service Fund, WTA’s … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC to Discuss USF, Speed Benchmarks, and LEO Broadband”
WTA Files Reply Comments in FCC’s 706 Inquiry
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s 706 inquiry reiterating its support expressed in its initial comments for long-term speed goals and superiority of fiber broadband compared to low-earth orbiting satellite service. WTA also pushed back against commenters who … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments in FCC’s 706 Inquiry”
WTA Responds to FCC on Pole Attachment NPRM
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its NPRM on pole attachments released in August. In its comments, WTA recommended the FCC not adopt any deadlines for completion or even commencement of attachment after the make-ready work … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC on Pole Attachment NPRM”
WTA Meets with FCC to Discuss USF, Speed Benchmarks, and LEO Broadband
/in Filing /by ekeberLast week, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty and staff from the offices of Chairman Carr and Commissioner Gomez. They discussed the importance of a stable and predictable Universal Service Fund, WTA’s … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC to Discuss USF, Speed Benchmarks, and LEO Broadband”
WTA Reminds Congressional USF Working Group of the Importance of Universal Service
/in Congressional Advocacy /by ekeberThis week, WTA responded to the Congressional USF Working Group’s inquiry about its efforts to “modernize and strengthen” the Universal Service Fund.
In its response, WTA explained the important role that USF has played in bringing high-quality broadband and … Continue reading “WTA Reminds Congressional USF Working Group of the Importance of Universal Service”
WTA Responds to FCC’s Annual 706 Inquiry
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA provided comments to the FCC in response to its Notice of Inquiry seeking information to complete its Nineteenth Annual Report concerning the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability as required under Section 706 of the Communications Act of 1996.… Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC’s Annual 706 Inquiry”
WTA Files Comments on SHAKEN/STIR with FCC
/in Filing /by ekeberOn August 15, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s June NPRM proposing to require providers that continue to rely on non-IP networks to implement non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks in line with the requirements of the TRACED … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on SHAKEN/STIR with FCC”
WTA Recommends Flexible Permissive Detariffing of Telephone Access Charges
/in Filing /by ekeberIn comments filed today at the FCC, WTA urges the Commission to adopt a more flexible permissive detariffing of telephone access charges (TACs) rather than mandatory nationwide detariffing. WTA noted that “there are no significant current problems or complaints to … Continue reading “WTA Recommends Flexible Permissive Detariffing of Telephone Access Charges”