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”

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”