WTA Visits Staff for New FCC Commissioners

On September 12th, WTA Staff met with legal advisors for new FCC Commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr. In meetings with Wireline advisors Travis Litman (Rosenworcel) and Nathan Eagan (Carr), WTA Staff asserted that the Universal Service Fund High … Continue reading “WTA Visits Staff for New FCC Commissioners”

WTA Elects New Officers and Directors

HELENA, MT – (SEPTEMBER 27, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband is pleased to announce the election of its new officers for the coming two years: Jerry Piper, COO of Cambridge Telephone Company in Cambridge, ID as President; … Continue reading “WTA Elects New Officers and Directors”

WTA and NTCA File Reply Comments on Call Completion

Today, WTA and NTCA filed joint reply comments in response to the FCC’s Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking reiterated their recommendation to keep the record keeping and reporting requirements at least until an effective replacement before a realistic, effective … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Reply Comments on Call Completion”

WTA Files Comments on Cramming and Slamming with FCC

On September 13, WTA filed comments in response to an FCC NPRM on slamming and cramming. In its comments, “WTA urges the Commission to consider additional consumer protection steps that will discourage slamming and cramming without impeding competition or imposing … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Cramming and Slamming with FCC”

WTA Supports USTelecom-NTCA USF Contributions Petition for Forbearance

Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC in support of NTCA and USTelecom’s Petition for Forbearance of the application of USF contribution requirements to broadband Internet access transmission services provided by RLECs. WTA argues that “such temporary forbearance should last … Continue reading “WTA Supports USTelecom-NTCA USF Contributions Petition for Forbearance”

WTA and NTCA File Comments on Call Completion

Today, WTA and NTCA filed joint comments in response to the FCC’s Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on call completion released in June. The Associations’ comments recommend that the FCC retain the current “record keeping and reporting requirements unless … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Comments on Call Completion”

WTA Files Reply Comments Regarding Toll-Free 8YY Services

On August 15, WTA filed reply comments in response to an FCC Public Notice asking parties to refresh the record regarding 8YY access reform. In its comments, WTA stated there is no need “for the Commission to jump precipitously into … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments Regarding Toll-Free 8YY Services”