WTA Member Volcano Communications Featured in Local News Story

Rural Broadband Funding Changes Proposed

By Matthew Hedger

Grass roots efforts are getting under way to try to change the minds of federal government policy makers who are proposing changes in the way money collected from consumers will be used … Continue reading “WTA Member Volcano Communications Featured in Local News Story”

OPASTCO, WTA and NTCA File Comments on “Section 706” Notice of Inquiry

On September 6, 2011, OPASTCO, WTA and NTCA submitted comments to the FCC in response to its Notice of Inquiry into broadband deployment required by Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act.… Continue reading “OPASTCO, WTA and NTCA File Comments on “Section 706” Notice of Inquiry”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint reply comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on three USF and intercarrier compensation reform plans submitted by the Rural Associations, a group of larger carriers and the state members of … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice”

Rural Associations File Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice on three USF and intercarrier compensation reform plans submitted by the Rural Associations, a group of larger carriers and the state members of the … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on USF/ICC Public Notice”

Byron Dorgan: Will Rural Areas Be Left Behind?

On August 16th, MinnPost ran an op-ed written by former Senator Byron Dorgan discussing how it’s important to get USF reform right.

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Rural Telecom Associations Encouraged as FCC Further Inquiry References Proposed Consensus Reform Framework

On Aug 4th, WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA released a joint press statement on the FCC’s further inquiry into Universal Service Fund and broadband deployment.… Continue reading “Rural Telecom Associations Encouraged as FCC Further Inquiry References Proposed Consensus Reform Framework”

Rural Associations File Joint Letter Supporting Industry Consensus and Their Earlier April 2011 Filing at the FCC

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed a joint letter with a group of other telecommunications companies explaining how their plan and the rural associations’ April 2011 plan can work in tandem to create an effective framework for reasonable USF and … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Joint Letter Supporting Industry Consensus and Their Earlier April 2011 Filing at the FCC”