Yesterday, representatives from WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASTCO met with officials from the Wireline Bureau and Commissioner Clyburn’s office to discuss rural call completion. Because of the seriousness of the continuing problem, the associations urged the FCC to “adopt a … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC on Rural Call Completion”
Telco Associations File Comments on FCC’s Proposed ICC Reform Compliance and Monitoring Form
/in Filing /by adminOn February 4th, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO, ITTA and USTelecom filed joint comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice requesting comments on a proposal to collect data on an annual basis from ILECs that participate in the CAF intercarrier … Continue reading “Telco Associations File Comments on FCC’s Proposed ICC Reform Compliance and Monitoring Form”
The Critical Need for USF Contributions Reform
/in Announcements, Congressional Advocacy /by adminThis week, WTA released a brief report highlighting the need and rational for engaging in contributions reform by expanding the base of contributors to the Universal Service Fund.… Continue reading “The Critical Need for USF Contributions Reform”
Rural Associations Meet with FCC Staff to Discuss Rural Call Completion
/in Filing /by adminOn January 29th, representatives from WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASTCO met with staff from FCC Commissioners Rosenworcel and McDowell’s offices to discuss the continued problems of telephone calls not being completed in rural America. As with previous meetings, the associations … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC Staff to Discuss Rural Call Completion”
Rural Associations Meet with FCC on Rural Call Completion
/in Filing /by adminYesterday, representatives from WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASTCO met with officials from the Wireline Bureau and Commissioner Clyburn’s office to discuss rural call completion. Because of the seriousness of the continuing problem, the associations urged the FCC to “adopt a … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC on Rural Call Completion”
WTA Files Comments on TDM to IP Transition
/in Filing /by adminOn January 28th, WTA filed comments with the FCC on the ongoing evolution of the public network from a TDM-based platform to an Internet Protocol-based infrastructure. This was in response to the FCC’s request for comments on two petitions, one … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on TDM to IP Transition”
Rural Associations Discuss Standalone Broadband with FCC
/in Filing /by adminOn January 24th, representatives from WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASTCO met with officials from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss ways to ensure that RLECs receive USF support even if a broadband subscriber chooses not to purchase local phone … Continue reading “Rural Associations Discuss Standalone Broadband with FCC”
WTA, Rural Allies, meet with Commissioner Pai’s Office On Rural Call Completion
/in Filing /by adminOn January 25th, representatives from WTA, NECA, NTCA, and OPASTCO met with staff from FCC Commissioner Pai’s office to discuss ongoing problems with rural call completion. The associations urged the FCC to take action and that “such action should come … Continue reading “WTA, Rural Allies, meet with Commissioner Pai’s Office On Rural Call Completion”