Unpredictable, Impenetrable and Imprecise Formulas Will Undermine Sustainable Rural Broadband, Fail to Serve the Goals of EncouragingEfficient Operations or Prudent Investment
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On May 17th, NECA, NTCA, OPASTCO and WTA released the findings of a joint call completion test project conducted to determine the frequency with which calls to rural areas are being successfully terminated.
On April 30th, the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) announced the winners of the 2012 Communicators Awards, which include the Save Rural Broadband campaign. The SRB campaign won three awards for the video it produced featuring Valley Telephone … Continue reading “Save Rural Broadband Campaign Wins Awards”
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Rural Associations Urge Stay of Regression-Based Caps on USF Support
/in Filing /by adminUnpredictable, Impenetrable and Imprecise Formulas Will Undermine Sustainable Rural Broadband, Fail to Serve the Goals of EncouragingEfficient Operations or Prudent Investment
WASHINGTON (May 25, 2012) – NTCA, OPASTCO, WTA and NECA filed an Application for Review and Petition for Stay… Continue reading “Rural Associations Urge Stay of Regression-Based Caps on USF Support”
Rural Associations File Comments on Level 3 Call Signaling Waiver Petition
/in Filing /by adminOn May 14th, NECA, WTA, NTCA, and OPASTCO filed comments in response to a request for partial waiver of the FCC’s call signaling rules by Level 3. The rural associations stated they “do not oppose grant of a waiver to … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Level 3 Call Signaling Waiver Petition”
Rural Associations Discuss Call Completion Survey with FCC
/in Filing /by adminOn May 17th, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO met with representatives from the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau and Wireline Bureau to discuss the results of the Associations’ recently completed call completion survey. A notice of ex parte was filed.… Continue reading “Rural Associations Discuss Call Completion Survey with FCC”
Rural Telecom Associations Announce Results of Call Completion Test Project
/in Press Release /by adminOn May 17th, NECA, NTCA, OPASTCO and WTA released the findings of a joint call completion test project conducted to determine the frequency with which calls to rural areas are being successfully terminated.
The project found that despite recent efforts … Continue reading “Rural Telecom Associations Announce Results of Call Completion Test Project”
Rural Associations File Comments on ARC and Fairpoint Call Signaling Waiver Petitions
/in Filing /by adminToday, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed comments on two petitions requesting waiver of the FCC’s call signaling rules. The Alaska Rural Companies requested a broad waiver of the rules, and, in their comments, the rural associations “do not … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on ARC and Fairpoint Call Signaling Waiver Petitions”
Save Rural Broadband Campaign Wins Awards
/in Announcements /by adminOn April 30th, the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) announced the winners of the 2012 Communicators Awards, which include the Save Rural Broadband campaign. The SRB campaign won three awards for the video it produced featuring Valley Telephone … Continue reading “Save Rural Broadband Campaign Wins Awards”
Members of Congress Send Letters to FCC on USF/ICC Rulemakings
/in Announcements, Congressional Advocacy /by adminOver the past month, Senators and Representatives have sent the following letters to the FCC regarding the USF/ICC Order and FNPRM:
April 3rd – Letter sent by Senators Mark Begich (AK) and John Thune (SD) and 17 other Senators
April … Continue reading “Members of Congress Send Letters to FCC on USF/ICC Rulemakings”