WTA Supports BCM Waiver Circulating at FCC

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2023) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband supports the Order circulated by Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to waive the Budget Control Mechanism for the budget year starting in June.

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WTA Discusses BCM, Enhanced ACAM Plan with FCC

On May 8, representatives from WTA met with staff from FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s office to reiterate support for a timely waiver of the Budget Control Mechanism for at least the July 2023-to-June 2024 support year and for timely adoption and

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WTA Recommends Modifications to NTIA’s BEAD Model Challenge Process

Today, WTA made recommendations to NTIA on its draft Model Challenge Process for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

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WTA Comments on Proposals to Facilitate Tribal Library Participation in the E-Rate Program

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s NPRM on making it easier for Tribal libraries to participate in the FCC’s E-Rate program.  WTA recommends: (1) the simplification of E-Rate applications and processes to include only absolutely necessary information; (2) an increase … Continue reading “WTA Comments on Proposals to Facilitate Tribal Library Participation in the E-Rate Program”

WTA Applauds the Introduction of the Bipartisan Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2023) – Today, Senators Amy Klobuchar and John Thune (R-SD), along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives led by Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO), introduced legislation that requires the Federal Communications Commission to, after submitting … Continue reading “WTA Applauds the Introduction of the Bipartisan Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act”

WTA Replies to Comments in Data Breach Notification Proceeding

Today, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s Data Breach Reporting Requirements proceeding. WTA reiterated its overall concern that because of the limited number of employees at its member companies, the FCC should coordinate its data breach reporting requirements … Continue reading “WTA Replies to Comments in Data Breach Notification Proceeding”

WTA Submits Reply Comments on Broadband Labels

On March 16, WTA filed reply comments to the FCC’s FNRPM on broadband labeling requirements. WTA reasserted its belief that the FCC should monitor and assess the impact of the just implemented broadband labeling requirements before considering or adopting additional … Continue reading “WTA Submits Reply Comments on Broadband Labels”