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”

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”