Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC regarding authorization for local broadcast stations to launch broadcasts in the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard. As broadcast stations begin to launch Next Generation TV broadcasts, small MVPDs may be required to undertake … Continue reading “WTA Asks FCC To Protect Small MVPDs In Next Generation TV Transition”
WTA Files Comments With FCC Regarding Barriers to Wireline Infrastructure Deployment
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to the NPRM requesting comment on how to streamline wireline broadband build-out. WTA’s comments focused on Section 214(a) discontinuation process and pole attachments.
WTA recommends the FCC declare “that deployment of … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments With FCC Regarding Barriers to Wireline Infrastructure Deployment”
WTA Files Comments on Review and Possible Revision of Separations Rules
/in Filing /by ekeberYesterday, WTA filed comments regarding the review and possible overhaul of the separations rules. WTA’s comments urge that a significant overhaul of the separations rules is neither necessary nor cost-justified given the limited application of the separations rules in today’s … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Review and Possible Revision of Separations Rules”
WTA Provides Comments On Jurisdictional Separations
/in Filing /by ekeberOn May 24, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to it’s request for comments, stating that it believes that “given the significant and continuing decreases in the number of carriers subject to the separations rules and in the … Continue reading “WTA Provides Comments On Jurisdictional Separations”
WTA Praises Local Voice Rate Floor Freeze by FCC and Supports Elimination of Rate Floor Requirement
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband supports the Order approved today by the Federal Communications Commission that freezes the local voice rate floor that rural telecommunications providers must charge their customers in order to … Continue reading “WTA Praises Local Voice Rate Floor Freeze by FCC and Supports Elimination of Rate Floor Requirement”
WTA Applauds Nomination of David Redl to Lead National Telecommunications and Information Administration
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the nomination of David Redl to serve as Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
“WTA has worked
WTA Welcomes Legislation Introduced by Representative Huffman to Incentivize Communications Permitting on Federal Lands
/in Press Release /by ekeberWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 16, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband welcomes Representative Jared Huffman’s (D-CA) Public Lands Telecommunications Act, which was introduced today. The bill would allow federal agencies that manage federal lands to retain rental fees associated
WTA Asks FCC To Protect Small MVPDs In Next Generation TV Transition
/in Filing /by ekeberToday, WTA filed comments with the FCC regarding authorization for local broadcast stations to launch broadcasts in the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard. As broadcast stations begin to launch Next Generation TV broadcasts, small MVPDs may be required to undertake … Continue reading “WTA Asks FCC To Protect Small MVPDs In Next Generation TV Transition”