Rural Associations Seek Reconsideration of Certain Changes to the Lifeline Program

Today, WTA and NTCA filed a joint petition for reconsideration and/or clarification of certain aspects of the reforms adopted in the FCC’s Report and Order expanding the Lifeline program to include support for broadband service. The Rural Associations seek reconsideration … Continue reading “Rural Associations Seek Reconsideration of Certain Changes to the Lifeline Program”

WTA Meets with Commissioner Staff to Discuss USF Reforms, Set-top Box Proposal and Other Video Issues

This week, representatives from WTA staff and member telcos met with staff from four FCC Commissioner offices to discuss the recent reforms to the Universal Service Fund and how the reforms will affect decision-making by rate-of-return telcos. The notice of Continue reading “WTA Meets with Commissioner Staff to Discuss USF Reforms, Set-top Box Proposal and Other Video Issues”

WTA Files Reply Comments on USF FNPRM and Tribal Plan

Today, WTA filed reply comments with the FCC in regards to the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Universal Service Fund Reform released in March. WTA’s comments reiterate its support for sufficient USF support for small, rate-of-return carriers.

In addition, … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments on USF FNPRM and Tribal Plan”

WTA Files Comments on Privacy and Data Security

Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s NPRM on broadband privacy and data security.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Privacy and Data Security”

WTA Applauds Senate Letter to Chairman Wheeler on Effects of Set Top Box Proposal on Small Video Providers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2016) – WTA-Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the letter sent today to FCC Chairman Wheeler from ten Senators to bring attention to the effects the FCC’s set top box proposal will have on small pay-TV providers … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Senate Letter to Chairman Wheeler on Effects of Set Top Box Proposal on Small Video Providers”

WTA Seeks Reconsideration of Aspects of USF Reform Order

Today, WTA filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the FCC’s March 2016 USF Reform Report and Order, Order and Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.  WTA seeks reconsideration on four areas: the Commission should reconsider and strengthen Continue reading “WTA Seeks Reconsideration of Aspects of USF Reform Order”

WTA Files Comments In Response to USF Reform FNPRM

Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released with the USF Reform Order of March 30.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments In Response to USF Reform FNPRM”