WTA Files Comments on the FCC’s E-rate Notice of Inquiry

Today, WTA filed comments on the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry seeking focused comment on its E-rate Modernization NPRM.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on the FCC’s E-rate Notice of Inquiry”

WTA Meets With Commissioner Pai’s Office to Discuss Video Issues

On April 1, representatives from WTA met with staff from FCC Commissioner’s Pai’s office to discuss video issues of interest to WTA member companies.… Continue reading “WTA Meets With Commissioner Pai’s Office to Discuss Video Issues”

WTA Applauds Latta-Welch Resolution on Rural Call Completion

WTA applauds Representatives Bob Latta (OH) and Peter Welch (VT), Co-Chairs of the House Rural Telecommunications Working Group, for introducing a bipartisan resolution that expresses support for the common sense idea that voice calls to rural areas should be completed … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Latta-Welch Resolution on Rural Call Completion”

WTA Files Comments on Rural Broadband Experiments

On March 31, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s FNPRM regarding rural broadband experiments in conjunction with the transition to IP networks.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Rural Broadband Experiments”

WTA Files Comments on FCC Process Reform

On March 31, WTA filed comments on response to the FCC’s Report on FCC Process Reform released in February.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on FCC Process Reform”

Rural Associations File Comments on Local Rate Floor

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA responded to the FCC’s Public Notice seeking comments on the Petition for Extension of Time of the implementation of the 2014 local service rate floor from July 1, 2014 to January 2, 2015. The Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Local Rate Floor”

WTA Applauds FCC’s Action on Reforming Retransmission Consent Rules

WTA applauds the FCC for adopting rules that prohibit joint negotiations by broadcast stations with different owners. “WTA welcomes the FCC’s common sense action today in prohibiting unfair negotiation arrangements between broadcast stations with different owners,” said Derrick Owens, WTA’s … Continue reading “WTA Applauds FCC’s Action on Reforming Retransmission Consent Rules”