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”

WTA, Allies File Comments on Outage Reporting

Today, WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA filed comments at the FCC stating that VoIP providers should be subject to the same service outrage reporting standards as other voice service providers.  The associations also stated that the FCC should not … Continue reading “WTA, Allies File Comments on Outage Reporting”

WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA File Comments on FCC’s “Third Way” for Broadband Regulation

Today, WTA joined NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA in filing comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry requesting comments on three potential approached for the legal framework for regulation of broadband Internet service.  The comments can be found … Continue reading “WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA and ERTA File Comments on FCC’s “Third Way” for Broadband Regulation”

WTA, Allies File Comments on NBP NPRM/NOI

WTA, along with NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA, and the Rural Alliance filed comments with the FCC regarding its Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Notice of Inquiry on the National Broadband Plan.  38 state telecom associations “concurred” with the comments.  The … Continue reading “WTA, Allies File Comments on NBP NPRM/NOI”

National Broadband Plan Resource Page

WTA has created a National Broadband Plan Resource Page where its members can obtain information about the National Broadband Plan, WTA and rural industry actions, grassroots advocacy and other important news.… Continue reading “National Broadband Plan Resource Page”

Information from Rural Associations’ Webinar on National Broadband Plan Advocacy

On June 30th, associations representing rural telecommunications companies held a webinar discussing the National Broadband Plan and ways that individuals can get involved at the grassroots level.  A copy of the slides used during the webinar can be found hereContinue reading “Information from Rural Associations’ Webinar on National Broadband Plan Advocacy”