WTA Responds to Senate USF Working Group

Today, WTA responded to an inquiry from the Senate USF Working Group on the future of the Universal Service Fund. The construction, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of rural communications networks requires a predictable and sufficient USF. Without USF and the … Continue reading “WTA Responds to Senate USF Working Group”

WTA Discusses Enhanced ACAM Order with FCC

On August 17, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss several topics related to the Enhanced ACAM (E-ACAM) Order approved in July.

WTA believes that RUS ReConnect grants should be deemed to be

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WTA Reiterates Support for Alaska Plan Petition

Today, WTA sent a letter to the FCC reiterating its support for the Petition for Expedited Rulemaking filed by the Alaska Telecom Association in January 2023.

WTA urges the Commission to move forward expeditiously to consider and adopt an updated

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WTA Seeks Clarity and Provides Context on NG911 NPRM

On August 9, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Facilitating the Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services. In its comments, WTA sought clarity on whether the FCC and/or state and local authorities will: … Continue reading “WTA Seeks Clarity and Provides Context on NG911 NPRM”

WTA Expresses Opposition to Supplementing RDOF Support Amounts

In a letter filed today with the FCC, WTA expressed opposition to letters from a coalition of RDOF winners that seek substantial post-auction supplemental additions to the support amounts, as well as significant changes to the distribution schedules and other … Continue reading “WTA Expresses Opposition to Supplementing RDOF Support Amounts”

WTA Meets with Wireline Bureau on Enhanced ACAM/CAF-BLS Reform Order and Proposals

Yesterday, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss the circulating Order and proposals to modify the ACAM and CAF-BLS mechanisms for small USF High Cost Program recipients.

WTA hopes that the ultimately adopted

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WTA Board Member, John Stuart, Provides Congressional Testimony on Broadband Permitting Reform

Today, John Stuart, President and CEO of MTE Communications in Midvale, ID and WTA Board Member testified at a hearing held by the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Lands in favor of H.R. 4141, legislation to exempt broadband … Continue reading “WTA Board Member, John Stuart, Provides Congressional Testimony on Broadband Permitting Reform”