Today, NECA, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA and 30 state and other associations filed comments in the FCC’s proceeding on USF and intercarrier compensation reform. The associations offer a targeted approach to modernizing existing mechanisms while encouraging fiscal responsibility and accountability. A … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on USF-ICC Reform NPRM”
Rural Associations File Comments on Truth In Caller ID Proceeding
/in Filing /by adminOn May 3rd, NECA, WTA, NTCA, OPASTCO and ERTA filed comments at the FCC in a proceeding on how the FCC should implement the Truth In Caller ID Act of 2009. The associations recommended the FCC take advantage of the … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Truth In Caller ID Proceeding”
Rural Video Providers Comment on Compulsory License
/in Filing /by adminToday, the American Cable Association, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO filed joint comments with the Library of Congress Copyright Office on the benefits of compulsory license and the harms threatened by its elimination.… Continue reading “Rural Video Providers Comment on Compulsory License”
Rural Associations File Comments on USF-ICC Reform NPRM
/in Filing /by adminToday, NECA, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA and 30 state and other associations filed comments in the FCC’s proceeding on USF and intercarrier compensation reform. The associations offer a targeted approach to modernizing existing mechanisms while encouraging fiscal responsibility and accountability. A … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on USF-ICC Reform NPRM”
Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Proposed Rules for Near-Term Intercarrier Comp Reform
/in Filing /by adminToday, NECA, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed reply comments on the FCC’s proposed rules for near-term intercarrier compensation reform. Original comments were submitted on April 1st. The associations find that there is overwhelming support in the record for quick … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Proposed Rules for Near-Term Intercarrier Comp Reform”
Rural Associations File Comments in Proceeding on Truth in Caller ID
/in Filing /by adminToday, 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
/in Testimony /by adminToday, 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
/in Announcements /by adminWTA 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
Joint Board … Continue reading “Letter to Members Regarding FCC, NECA and State Joint Board Data Requests”