Former RUS Administrators Send Letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski

Three former Administrators of RUS sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski expressing concerns about some of the proposals in the National Broadband Plan.  The letter can be found here.… Continue reading “Former RUS Administrators Send Letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski”

Shirley Bloomfield Testifies on Behalf of NTCA, WTA and OPASTCO

On September 16th, Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA, testified on behalf of NTCA, WTA and OPASTCO at a hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet.  A copy of her testimony can … Continue reading “Shirley Bloomfield Testifies on Behalf of NTCA, WTA and OPASTCO”

Rural Groups File Comments Critical of NBC/Comcast Merger

On August 19th, WTA joined NTCA and the FACT Coalition (made up of OPASTCO, NRTC and RICA) in filing additional comments opposing the proposed NBC/Comcast merger without eight conditions being met.… Continue reading “Rural Groups File Comments Critical of NBC/Comcast Merger”

Rural Associations File Comments on Pole Attachment Rule Changes

On August 16th, WTA joined NTCA, OPASTCO, and ERTA in filing comments at the FCC in regards to an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on its rules regarding pole attachments.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Pole Attachment Rule Changes”

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Set-Top Box Regulations

Today, WTA joined OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA in filing reply comments at the FCC regarding its NOI on video set-top boxes.  Initial comments by the rural associations were filed on June 14th.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Set-Top Box Regulations”

Rural Associations Reply to Comments on FCC’s Broadband Universal Service Reform Proceeding

On August 11th, WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA, and the Rural Alliance submitted reply comments to the FCC on its National Broadband Plan Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry.  41 State Associations concurred with the filing.  The group also … Continue reading “Rural Associations Reply to Comments on FCC’s Broadband Universal Service Reform Proceeding”

WTA Expresses Condolences For Passengers and Their Families Involved in Alaska Plane Crash

WASHINGTON, DC – (August 11, 2010) – The Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) offers its deepest condolences to the family of former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens and to the families of the other passengers who lost their lives in Monday’s plane … Continue reading “WTA Expresses Condolences For Passengers and Their Families Involved in Alaska Plane Crash”