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”
RUS to Host Webinar on Community Connect Grants
/in Announcements /by adminOn March 22nd from 2-4pm Eastern, RUS will host a webinar workshop on applying for Community Connect grants. If you’d like to participate, more information can be found here.… Continue reading “RUS to Host Webinar on Community Connect Grants”
Rural Advocates Rebut Misleading Conclusions With Facts About Allocation of High-Cost USF Support
/in Press Release /by adminToday, WTA and its rural telecom allies issued a statement rebutting the findings of a report alleging that $.59 of every dollar of USF support goes to “general and administrative expenses.” The response from the rural associations can be found … Continue reading “Rural Advocates Rebut Misleading Conclusions With Facts About Allocation of High-Cost USF Support”
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Community Connect Grants
/in Announcements /by adminToday, RUS Administrator Jonathan Adelstein announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to provide broadband access in rural communities currently without broadband service. Information on available funding and application requirements are published on page 12017 of the March 4, … Continue reading “USDA Now Accepting Applications for Community Connect Grants”
Rural Associations File Comments on Rural Broadband Report
/in Filing /by adminToday, NECA, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed comments at the FCC in response to the Commission’s Public Notice requesting comment on how to update and evaluate the 2009 Rural Broadband Report in light of the many broadband-related developments since … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Rural Broadband Report”
NTIA Releases Broadband Map
/in Announcements /by adminGo to the NTIA website for more information.… Continue reading “NTIA Releases Broadband Map”
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”