WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 2, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the introduction of the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program (B-CROP) Act today in the U.S House of Representatives. This legislation would add a grant component to … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Introduction of B-CROP Legislation in House”
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”
WTA and NTCA File Reply Comments on ICC Reform
/in Filing /by ekeberOn November 20, NTCA and WTA filed joint reply comments in response to the FCC’s proceeding refreshing the record on intercarrier compensation (ICC) reform. The two associations filed original comments on October 27.
In their comments, the associations “demonstrate why … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Reply Comments on ICC Reform”
WTA Joins Industry in Proposing Solution to AT&T Access Stimulation Petition
/in Filing /by ekeberOn November 17, WTA joined other telecom industry associations and companies in sending a letter to the FCC recommending the FCC adopt rules to “require carriers that are engaged in access stimulation to bear financial responsibility for all terminating switched … Continue reading “WTA Joins Industry in Proposing Solution to AT&T Access Stimulation Petition”
WTA Files Reply Comments In FCC Video Accessibility Proceeding
/in Filing /by ekeberOn November 13th, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s proceeding on the “Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus.” WTA highlighted important points in the record – notably, the fact that large providers have developed their … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments In FCC Video Accessibility Proceeding”
WTA Joins Industry in Supporting Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses Regulated by the FCC
/in Congressional Advocacy /by ekeberToday, WTA joined its partners in the cable, wireless, and broadband businesses in expressing support for including H.R. 3787, the Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity (SERRO) Act, in the FCC Reauthorization legislation currently being considered by the Energy and Commerce … Continue reading “WTA Joins Industry in Supporting Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses Regulated by the FCC”
WTA Applauds Introduction of B-CROP Legislation in House
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (November 2, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the introduction of the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program (B-CROP) Act today in the U.S House of Representatives. This legislation would add a grant component to … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Introduction of B-CROP Legislation in House”