WTA Discusses USF, 706 Proceeding, Open Internet, and other topics with FCC

On February 1, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss WTA’s filings in the Open Internet and Section 706 report proceedings and the FCC’s recent addition of Personally Identifiable Information to Customer Proprietary … Continue reading “WTA Discusses USF, 706 Proceeding, Open Internet, and other topics with FCC”

WTA Joins Industry Associations in Supporting Tax Relief for Broadband Grants

On January 25, WTA joined other organizations within the broadband industry in sending a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Congressional tax policy-writing committees in support of legislation exempting broadband grants from taxation.

In part, the letter … Continue reading “WTA Joins Industry Associations in Supporting Tax Relief for Broadband Grants”

WTA Discusses Open Internet, 706, and other proceedings with FCC

This week, representatives from WTA and its member companies met with staff from the offices of FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel, and Commissioners Carr and Gomez to discuss various policy issues under consideration at the FCC, including WTA’s filings in the Open Continue reading “WTA Discusses Open Internet, 706, and other proceedings with FCC”

WTA Joins Industry in Submitting Letter for the Record on Rip and Replace in Cybersecurity Hearing

Today, WTA joined other industry trade associations in submitting a Letter for the Record for the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee (Subcommittee) hearing “Safeguarding Americans’ Communications: Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Digital Era.

In part, the letter stated:

“A Continue reading “WTA Joins Industry in Submitting Letter for the Record on Rip and Replace in Cybersecurity Hearing”

WTA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Extend ACP Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 10, 2024) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband is pleased to see the introduction of bipartisan legislation in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through the end … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Extend ACP Funding”

WTA Provides Comments to FCC on Title II Regulation of Broadband

Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on reclassifying broadband Internet access service from an information service to a telecommunications service regulated under Title II of the Communications Act.

WTA opposes the … Continue reading “WTA Provides Comments to FCC on Title II Regulation of Broadband”

WTA Supports FCC Move to 100/20 Mbps and Higher for Broadband Speed Goals

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry into its annual assessment concerning the “availability of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans.” WTA stated that universal broadband deployment constitutes the essential prerequisite for progress toward Section 706’s advanced telecommunications … Continue reading “WTA Supports FCC Move to 100/20 Mbps and Higher for Broadband Speed Goals”