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On February 21st, WTA filed comments in the Commission’s Lifeline proceeding titled “Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers.” Specifically, WTA supports the Commission’s proposal to end or reduce the phase down of voice services as required by the previous … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Lifeline Proceeding”
On December 12th, WTA filed comments in support of the Alaska Telephone Association’s Petition requesting waivers of the Lifeline program’s minimum service standard rules. In its filing, WTA noted the unique issues that Alaskan carriers face, which the Commission … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of ATA’s Lifeline Petition”
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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”
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.pngekeber2018-01-20 16:09:032018-01-20 16:09:03Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss CAF II Draft Order
WTA and NTCA Meet with FCC to Discuss USF Eligible Expenses
/in Filing /by ekeberOn February 22, representatives from WTA and NTCA met with staff from Chairman Pai’s and Commissioner O’Rielly’s office to urge the FCC to provide clear and tailored guidance regarding the eligibility of certain expenses for recovery via high-cost USF support … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA Meet with FCC to Discuss USF Eligible Expenses”
WTA Announces Staff Promotions
/in Announcements, Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 21, 2018) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband is pleased to announce staff promotions in its Washington, DC office.
Derrick B. Owens has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Government & Industry Affairs. His responsibilities
WTA Files Comments in Lifeline Proceeding
/in Uncategorized /by ekeberOn February 21st, WTA filed comments in the Commission’s Lifeline proceeding titled “Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers.” Specifically, WTA supports the Commission’s proposal to end or reduce the phase down of voice services as required by the previous … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Lifeline Proceeding”
WTA Files Comments in Support of ATA’s Lifeline Petition
/in Uncategorized /by ekeberOn December 12th, WTA filed comments in support of the Alaska Telephone Association’s Petition requesting waivers of the Lifeline program’s minimum service standard rules. In its filing, WTA noted the unique issues that Alaskan carriers face, which the Commission … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of ATA’s Lifeline Petition”
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”