WTA Meets with FCC on TDM-IP Transition

On May 15th, representatives from WTA met with the the FCC’s General Counsel and Chief Technology Officer, representatives from the Wireline Competition Bureau and staff from Commissioners Pai and Rosenworcel’s office to discuss the TDM to IP transition.… Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC on TDM-IP Transition”

WTA Files Comments on FCC’s NPRM on Improving 9-1-1 Reliability

On May 13th, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the country’s 9-1-1 system.  WTA does not believe that “there is a clear and established need for expanded new nationwide 9-1-1 service requirements and … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on FCC’s NPRM on Improving 9-1-1 Reliability”

Rural Associations File Comments on Call Completion

On May 13th, NECA, WTA, NTCA, and ERTA filed comments on the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on rules intended to curb the practice of some carriers not completing calls in rural areas.  In a press release, the associations … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Call Completion”

WTA Files Comments on Proposed Changes to Form 481

On April 25, WTA filed comments with the FCC in a proceeding regarding proposed changes to new FCC Form 481 Annual Reporting Form for High-Cost Recipients.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Proposed Changes to Form 481”

Rural Associations File Petition for Reconsideration of Portions of 6th Order on Reconsideration

Today, WTA, NECA and ERTA filed a Petition for Reconsideration of portions of the FCC’s 6th Order on Reconsideration of its USF/ICC Transformation Order.  Specifically, the three associations requested that the FCC reconsider its determination that the quantile regression methodology … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Petition for Reconsideration of Portions of 6th Order on Reconsideration”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on CAF Phase II Support

On April 12th, NTCA, WTA and ERTA filed reply comments in response to comments on the Public Notice released by the Wireline Competition Bureau seeking input regarding service obligations and on identification of unsubsidized competitors for purposes of Connect America … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on CAF Phase II Support”

Rural Associations File Petition for Waiver of Five-Year Plan Requirement

On April 1st, WTA, NTCA, NECA, ERTA, ITTA and USTelecom filed an Emergency Petition for Clarification requesting that the FCC clarify that RLECs are not required to file five-year plans without receiving reasonable advance notice of the filing deadline in … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Petition for Waiver of Five-Year Plan Requirement”