Rural Association, Carriers Petition FCC for Waiver of ICC Reductions

Today, WTA, NECA, NTCA, ITTA, ERTA, Windstream Communications and Frontier Communications petitioned the FCC to waive further reductions in intercarrier compensation “for originating intrastate toll VoIP traffic until full implementation of the CAF Phase II mechanism, in the case of … Continue reading “Rural Association, Carriers Petition FCC for Waiver of ICC Reductions”

WTA and WITA speak with Commissioner Pai’s Office on E-rate

On July 2, representatives from WTA and the Washington Independent Telecommunications Association spoke with Nick Degani, Wireline Adviser to FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai. A copy of the ex parte notice can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA and WITA speak with Commissioner Pai’s Office on E-rate”

WTA Files Comments on the FCC’s Network Non-Duplication FNPRM

On June 26, WTA submitted comments on the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that sought input on whether it should eliminate or modify its existing network non-duplication rules related to the retransmission of broadcast television signals.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on the FCC’s Network Non-Duplication FNPRM”

WTA Submits Response to Comm Act White Paper

On June 13, WTA submitted a response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s White Paper on Competition Policy and the Role of the Federal Communications Commission.… Continue reading “WTA Submits Response to Comm Act White Paper”

WTA and WITA meet with FCC on E-rate

On May 28th, WTA and the Washington Independent Telecommunications Association (WITA) met with the wireline legal advisers to FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel to discuss E-rate. The ex parte filings can be found here and here.… Continue reading “WTA and WITA meet with FCC on E-rate”

Rural Associations File Comments on Call Completion Waiver Requests

On May 12, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed comments in response to two petitions for waiver by Midcontinent Communications and AT&T of the FCC’s recently adopted call completion rules. The associations state “each provider should conclusively demonstrate a minimum … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Call Completion Waiver Requests”