WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2018) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the passage of S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD) and John Tester (D- MT).
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This week, representatives from WTA met with staff from the offices of FCC Commissioners O’Reilly, Rosenworcel, Clyburn, and Carr. In all four meetings, WTA expressed support for review and increase of the overall High Cost program budget, for additional USF … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC Commissioner Offices to Discuss USF”
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On November 27th, WTA filed comments in support of NTCA’s petition to temporarily waive the Commission’s new minimum service standards for the Lifeline program. WTA agreed with NTCA’s assessment that the newly increased 15/2 mbps standard will result in increased … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of NTCA’s Lifeline Petition”
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WTA Applauds House Passage of S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2018) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the passage of S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD) and John Tester (D- MT).
WTA Meets with FCC Commissioner Offices to Discuss USF
/in Filing /by ekeberThis week, representatives from WTA met with staff from the offices of FCC Commissioners O’Reilly, Rosenworcel, Clyburn, and Carr. In all four meetings, WTA expressed support for review and increase of the overall High Cost program budget, for additional USF … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC Commissioner Offices to Discuss USF”
Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss CAF II Draft Order
/in Filing /by ekeberOn January 17, representatives from WTA, NTCA, ITTA and Vantage Point Solutions met with staff from Commissioner Clyburn’s and Rosenworcel’s offices to discuss concerns with a portion of the draft Order and Order on Reconsideration to be considered at the … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss CAF II Draft Order”
WTA Files Comments on Number Portability
/in Filing /by ekeberOn December 27, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its NPRM and NOI on nationwide number portability. WTA proposes that, if the Commission determines to proceed toward nationwide number portability at this time, it do so in … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Number Portability”
WTA and NTCA File Suggested List of Expenses Ineligible for Recovery
/in Filing /by ekeberOn December 20, WTA and NTCA sent a letter to the FCC outlining their desire for accountability given the limited resources available, the various existing accountability measures in place to ensure USF dollars are spent for their intended purpose, and … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Suggested List of Expenses Ineligible for Recovery”
WTA Files Comments on Network Performance Testing
/in Filing /by ekeberOn December 6, WTA filed comments with the FCC after reviewing a broadband performance testing template submitted by USTelecom. WTA’s comments state that, while it “takes no position regarding the suitability of the template for price carriers, critical differences between … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Network Performance Testing”
WTA Files Comments in Support of NTCA’s Lifeline Petition
/in Filing /by ekeberOn November 27th, WTA filed comments in support of NTCA’s petition to temporarily waive the Commission’s new minimum service standards for the Lifeline program. WTA agreed with NTCA’s assessment that the newly increased 15/2 mbps standard will result in increased … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of NTCA’s Lifeline Petition”