Rural Associations File Comments on Hawaiian Telcom Waiver Petition

Today, WTA, NECA, NCTA and OPASTCO filed comments with the FCC stating that they “do not oppose grant of the requested waiver for the two specified circumstances described in the petition, subject to certain conditions as described herein.”  Hawaiian Telcom … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Hawaiian Telcom Waiver Petition”

Rural Associations Support Separations Freeze

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO, ITTA, and ERTA filed comments with the FCC supporting a two year extension of the current freeze of Part 36 category relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors.  The associations wrote that “This two-year period should … Continue reading “Rural Associations Support Separations Freeze”

WTA, Wheat State Telephone and Madison Telephone meet with FCC

On March 29th, representatives from WTA, Wheat State Telephone (KS) and Madison Telephone (KS) met with FCC officials from the Wireline Competition Bureau as well as staff from the offices of Commissioners McDowell and Clyburn.  A notice of ex parteContinue reading “WTA, Wheat State Telephone and Madison Telephone meet with FCC”

Rural Associations File Comments on GCI Waiver Request

Today, WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASCTO filed comments on a petition by GCI request for a limited waiver of the FCC’s call signaling rules.  The associations do not oppose granting “the requested waiver for the four specified circumstances described in … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on GCI Waiver Request”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on ICC Portions of FNPRM

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed reply comments on the intercarrier compensation portions of the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on ICC Portions of FNPRM”

WTA Submits Testimony on RUS Loan Program Budget

Today, WTA submitted testimony to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies on RUS’ Telecommunications and Broadband Loan Programs.… Continue reading “WTA Submits Testimony on RUS Loan Program Budget”

Rural Associations File Comments on Verizon Waiver Request

Today, WTA, NECA, NTCA and OPASCTO filed comments on a petition by Verizon to gain a limited waiver of the FCC’s call signaling rules.  The rural associations “do not oppose grant of a waiver to Verizon that is limited to … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Verizon Waiver Request”