On February 15th, a diverse groups of communications associations and companies, including WTA, sent a letter to the FCC’s Wireline Bureau in response to the Bureau’s attempt to create new Lifeline rules without the benefit of a public rulemaking process. … Continue reading “Communications Industry Responds to FCC on Lifeline Rules”
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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”
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Communications Industry Responds to FCC on Lifeline Rules
/in Filing /by adminOn February 15th, a diverse groups of communications associations and companies, including WTA, sent a letter to the FCC’s Wireline Bureau in response to the Bureau’s attempt to create new Lifeline rules without the benefit of a public rulemaking process. … Continue reading “Communications Industry Responds to FCC on Lifeline Rules”
USDA Rural Development Invites Applications For Rural Economic Development Funding
/in Announcements /by adminToday, USDA announced it is accepting applications for loans and grants to create jobs and spur economic development. More information can be found here.… Continue reading “USDA Rural Development Invites Applications For Rural Economic Development Funding”
FCC Releases NPRM on USF and ICC Reform
/in Announcements /by adminOn February 9th, the FCC released its NPRM and FNPRM on USF and ICC reform. After it is published in the Federal Register, there is a 30-day comment period for the section pertaining to phantom traffic, access stimulation and … Continue reading “FCC Releases NPRM on USF and ICC Reform”
Rural Telecom Representatives Set for Further Engagement on FCC Efforts To Move Forward with USF Reform
/in Press Release /by adminFollowing remarks today by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, the rural associations released this statement.… Continue reading “Rural Telecom Representatives Set for Further Engagement on FCC Efforts To Move Forward with USF Reform”
Rural Associations Meet with FCC on National Broadband Plan
/in Filing /by adminOn 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
/in Filing /by adminOn 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
/in Filing /by adminOn 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”