WTA Responds to Release of Broadband Plan

WTA issued the following press release earlier today in regard to the FCC’s release of Connecting America: The National Broadband Plan.

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IRS Clarifies Tax Status of BTOP Grants

The IRS has made a determination regarding the taxation status of  BTOP grants payments.  The Department of Commerce’s General Counsel received the attached letter from the IRS earlier this week.

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WTA Submits Reply Comments on National Broadband Plan

Today, WTA submitted reply comments to the FCC summarizing the association’s earlier comments on various portions of the National Broadband Plan under development at the agency.  The comments can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA Submits Reply Comments on National Broadband Plan”

WTA Submits Reply Comments in Opposition to NCTA’s Petition for Rulemaking

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RUS and NTIA Release BIP/BTOP Round II NOFAs

On Friday, January 15th, RUS and NTIA released two Notices of Funds Availability (NOFAs) providing details of the conditions on applying for grants and loans in Round II of the RUS Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) and BTOP Broadband Technology Opportunities … Continue reading “RUS and NTIA Release BIP/BTOP Round II NOFAs”

Press Release: FCC Proposals Risk Backsliding on Rural Broadband

Today, WTA and OPASTCO released a statement urging the FCC to choose long-term solutions to ensure ubiquitous broadband availability in its National Broadband Plan.  The press release can be viewed here.Continue reading “Press Release: FCC Proposals Risk Backsliding on Rural Broadband”