Rural Associations File Reply Comments in USF Reform Proceeding

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed reply comments with the FCC in response to the agency’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation reform.  The associations issued a related press release.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments in USF Reform Proceeding”

Rural Associations File Comments on AT&T Waiver Request on Call Signaling Rules

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed comments stating they do not oppose granting AT&T’s waiver request of the FCC’s newly adopted call signaling rules “on a limited and temporary basis.”… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on AT&T Waiver Request on Call Signaling Rules”

Rural Associations File Comments on AT&T Waiver Request on Call Signaling Rules

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed comments stating they do not oppose granting AT&T’s waiver request of the FCC’s newly adopted call signaling rules “on a limited and temporary basis.”… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on AT&T Waiver Request on Call Signaling Rules”

Rural Associations File Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration of Order

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed an Opposition to certain Petitions for Reconsideration of aspects of the FCC’s Order on USF and intercarrier compensation reform.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration of Order”

WTA Applauds FCC Action on Call Completion

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WASHINGTON (February 7, 2012) – The Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) applauds the Declaratory Ruling on rural call completion issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday. The Ruling reminds carriers of the FCC’s “longstanding prohibition on blocking, … Continue reading “WTA Applauds FCC Action on Call Completion”

FCC Releases Declaratory Ruling on Call Completion

Today, the FCC issued a Declaratory Ruling seeking to address the problems rural carrier have had with call completion.… Continue reading “FCC Releases Declaratory Ruling on Call Completion”

RUS Posts Letter to Potential Borrowers

Today, RUS Assistant Administrator David Villano posted a letter on the agency’s webpage discussing new requirements for loan applicants for the current fiscal year.… Continue reading “RUS Posts Letter to Potential Borrowers”