Rural Associations File Comments On NPRM on Unsubsidized Competitors

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed comments in response to a FCC Public Notice seeking comment service obligations and identification of unsubsidized competitors for purposes of Connect America Fund Phase II support.  The associations are concerned that the determinations … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments On NPRM on Unsubsidized Competitors”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Remote Areas Fund

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed reply comments at the FCC noting that filings in the original round comments clearly show  “it would be premature, at best, for the Commission to implement the Remote Areas Fund as proposed in … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Remote Areas Fund”

Rural Associations Send Letter to FCC with Recommended Reforms to Regression Caps

On March 6th, WTA and NTCA sent a letter to the FCC stating “significant concerns remain with respect to the caps even in the wake of the Sixth Reconsideration Order,” along with a list of “lingering ‘technical and mechanical concerns’ … Continue reading “Rural Associations Send Letter to FCC with Recommended Reforms to Regression Caps”

FCC Releases 6th Order on Reconsideration

Today, the FCC released its 6th Order on Reconsideration of the USF/ICC Transformation Order.  WTA and NTCA issued a joint press release in response.… Continue reading “FCC Releases 6th Order on Reconsideration”

Rural Associations File Comments on TDM to IP Transition

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed reply comments at the FCC in the proceeding concerning the TDM to IP Transition.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on TDM to IP Transition”

USDA Secretary Vilsack Meets with FCC Chairman Genachowski about USF/ICC Reform

On February 15th, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack met with FCC Chairman Genachowski to make recommendations to facilitate broadband build-out in rural America.  Secretary Vilsack made the following recommendations:

  1. Create a separate Connect America Fund for Rate of Return Carriers
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Rural Associations File Comments on Flawed National Broadband Map

On February 19th, NECA, WTA and NTCA filed comments with the FCC warning about the use of the National Broadband Map as a tool to determine whether an ILEC faces an unsubsidized competitor.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Flawed National Broadband Map”