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On October 19th, 13 state telco associations wrote to the FCC in support of the industry Consensus Framework. They write that “it is of importance that the Rural Plan portion of the Industry Consensus Framework not only proactively addresses universal … Continue reading “13 State Associations Support Consensus Framework”
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This week, representatives from WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and NECA met with Wireline Bureau and FCC Commissioner staff on several occasions to relay our concerns about the proposed Order due for a vote at the end of the month. The notices … Continue reading “WTA, Rural Allies Meet With FCC on USF Reform”
Yesterday, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing entitled “Universal Service Reform-Bringing Broadband to All Americans” at which Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA, testified on behalf of the three rural associations.
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RUS Administrator Adelstein Encourages FCC to Adopt Waiver for RUS Borrowers
/in Announcements /by adminOn October 20th, RUS Administrator Jonathan Adelstein sent a letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski asking the FCC to adopt a waiver process for “those who have prudently, in good faith with government oversight, under current USF rules” when devising it’s … Continue reading “RUS Administrator Adelstein Encourages FCC to Adopt Waiver for RUS Borrowers”
13 State Associations Support Consensus Framework
/in Filing /by adminOn October 19th, 13 state telco associations wrote to the FCC in support of the industry Consensus Framework. They write that “it is of importance that the Rural Plan portion of the Industry Consensus Framework not only proactively addresses universal … Continue reading “13 State Associations Support Consensus Framework”
WTA, Rural Allies Meet With FCC on USF Reform
/in Filing /by adminThis week, representatives from WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and NECA met with Wireline Bureau and FCC Commissioner staff on several occasions to relay our concerns about the proposed Order due for a vote at the end of the month. The notices … Continue reading “WTA, Rural Allies Meet With FCC on USF Reform”
Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on USF/ICC Reform
/in Congressional Advocacy, Press Release /by adminYesterday, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing entitled “Universal Service Reform-Bringing Broadband to All Americans” at which Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA, testified on behalf of the three rural associations.
Shirley Bloomfield’s testimony
Rural Association Press Release
Archived webcast … Continue reading “Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on USF/ICC Reform”
Hudson Institute Releases Study on Economic Impact of Universal Telecommunications Services
/in Announcements /by adminToday, the D.C.-based Hudson Institute released a study entitled The Economic Impact of Rural Telecommunications: The Greater Gains. The report finds:
– Rural telecommunications companies contributed $14.5 billion to the economies of the states in which they operated in 2009… Continue reading “Hudson Institute Releases Study on Economic Impact of Universal Telecommunications Services”
WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO Send Letters to Leadership of Agriculture Committees on RUS and Deficit Reduction
/in Congressional Advocacy /by adminToday, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO sent letters (click here for an example) to the Leadership of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees requesting that in their upcoming recommendations to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction they remember … Continue reading “WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO Send Letters to Leadership of Agriculture Committees on RUS and Deficit Reduction”
WTA, Rural Associations Meet with FCC Staff Regarding Call Termination
/in Filing /by adminOn October 5th, representatives from WTA, OPASTCO, NECA and NTCA met with staff at the FCC to discuss call termination problems and present data from NECA’s test call project. The Notice of ex parte can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA, Rural Associations Meet with FCC Staff Regarding Call Termination”