Rural Associations File Comments in Proceeding on Truth in Caller ID

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and ERTA filed comments supporting the FCC’s proposed Truth in Caller ID rules, pointing out that both the Truth in Caller ID problem and the “Phantom Traffic” problem could be resolved if the Commission is … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments in Proceeding on Truth in Caller ID”

WTA Submits Testimony in Support of RUS Budget

Today, WTA submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.… Continue reading “WTA Submits Testimony in Support of RUS Budget”

Letter to Members Regarding FCC, NECA and State Joint Board Data Requests

WTA and the other rural associations sent a letter to their members regarding three recent data requests.  Below are two templates and a draft of a nondisclosure agreement you may find helpful.

Nondisclosure Agreement Draft

FCC Data Template

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WTA News: Economic Gardening Instead of Big Business Hunting

50 billion dollars; that is how much communities and states spend each year wooing businesses from outside their area, according to Dr. Glenda Humiston, USDA Rural Development State Director for California. Speaking at last week’s Western Telecom Alliance Convention, Humiston … Continue reading “WTA News: Economic Gardening Instead of Big Business Hunting”

Rural Associations File Comments on Near-Term Intercarrier Compensation NPRM

Today, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASCTO, ERTA, the Rural Alliance and the Rural Broadband Alliance filed comments with the FCC addressing near term intercarrier compensation reform issues.  A related press release can be found here.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Near-Term Intercarrier Compensation NPRM”

Rural Groups File in Proceeding on Form 477

Today, OPASTCO, WTA and NTCA filed a joint response to the FCC’s NPRM on Form 477.  The associations wrote that the “Commission’s proposals would appreciably expand the scope of its Form 477 reporting requirements, significantly increasing the burden on small … Continue reading “Rural Groups File in Proceeding on Form 477”

Rural Groups File in Support of Extension of Separations Freeze

Today, WTA, NECA, NTCA, OPASTCO and ERTA submitted a filing to the FCC supporting an extension of the separations freeze for one year following the adoption of comprehensive ICC and USF reform rules.… Continue reading “Rural Groups File in Support of Extension of Separations Freeze”