WTA Files Comments in Response to WISPA in FCC’s Form 477 Proceeding

On October 24, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s proceeding examining its form 477 data request process in response to comments made by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA). WISPA is requesting that wireless providers of fixed broadband … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Response to WISPA in FCC’s Form 477 Proceeding”

WTA Files Comments for FCC’s Annual Video Competition Report

On October 10th, WTA filed Comments in the FCC Media Bureau’s Annual Video Competition Report proceeding. WTA expressed its concern that small MVPDs’ inability to acquire programming at reasonable prices has made offering video services a losing proposition where companies … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments for FCC’s Annual Video Competition Report”

WTA Responds to FCC’s Review of Form 477 Data Collection Process

On October 10, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s FNPRM examining its FCC Form 477 data collection process. WTA supports moving to an annual reporting requirement instead of the current semi-annual requirement. However, WTA opposes the contemplated change … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC’s Review of Form 477 Data Collection Process”

WTA Meets With FCC Staff to Discuss Shifting USF Funds to Treasury and USF Budget Review

On September 28, representatives from WTA met with staff from the offices of Chairman Pai and Commissioner Clyburn. In both meetings, WTA expressed its concern about the lack of transparency associated with the shifting of USF funds to the … Continue reading “WTA Meets With FCC Staff to Discuss Shifting USF Funds to Treasury and USF Budget Review”

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”