Rural Associations Meet with FCC on National Broadband Plan

On January 26, 2011, representatives of rural service providers met with Commission staff to discuss aspects of the National Broadband Plan, including the proposed Connect America Fund (CAF) and its interaction with a revised Universal Service Fund.  A copy of … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC on National Broadband Plan”

WTA, Allies File Comments on NBP Mobility Fund

On December 16, WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the creation of a Mobility Fund within USF.… Continue reading “WTA, Allies File Comments on NBP Mobility Fund”

WTA Joins OPASTCO in Reply Comments on Close Captioning Proceeding

On December 9th, OPASTCO and WTA filed reply comments at the FCC in response to proceedings on close captioning requirements.  The associations reminded the FCC of the burdens of new requirements on closed captioning and how they would be disproportionately … Continue reading “WTA Joins OPASTCO in Reply Comments on Close Captioning Proceeding”

Small Video Providers Send Letter to FCC Regarding Comcast-NBCU Merger

On November 22, the American Cable Association, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA, RICA and NRTC sent a letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski highlighting some of the problems the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal poses to small video providers.… Continue reading “Small Video Providers Send Letter to FCC Regarding Comcast-NBCU Merger”

WTA Praises RUS Letter to FCC in Response to NBP

Today, WTA issued a press release thanking RUS Administrator Adelstein for a letter he sent to Chairman Genachowski regarding the National Broadband Plan.  The letter can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA Praises RUS Letter to FCC in Response to NBP”

Rural Associations Applaud FCC Decision to Allow States to Require Nomadic VOIP Providers to Contribute to State USF

WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA issued a press release regarding the FCC’s declaratory ruling on states’ ability to require VOIP providers to contribute to state universal service funds.… Continue reading “Rural Associations Applaud FCC Decision to Allow States to Require Nomadic VOIP Providers to Contribute to State USF”

Rural Associations File Comments on Open Internet Proceeding

On October 12, WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed comments in response to a Public Notice regarding the FCC’s Open Internet Proceeding.  Specifically, the FCC sought further information on: (1) the relationship between open Internet protections and services that … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Open Internet Proceeding”