WTA, NTCA File Comments Opposing NBC-Comcast Merger

On June 21, 2010, WTA and NTCA filed joint comments opposing the NBC-Comcast merger.  The two associations recommend several conditions be placed on the merger should the FCC consider approving it.  The comments can be found here.… Continue reading “WTA, NTCA File Comments Opposing NBC-Comcast Merger”

WTA and Allies Comment on Waivers for IPTV Providers

Today, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA filed comments at the FCC in support of an OPASTCO/NTCA petition for a waiver for IPTV providers of proposed rules meant to ensure that security elements are separate from the basic navigation devices.  … Continue reading “WTA and Allies Comment on Waivers for IPTV Providers”

Rural Groups Tell USDA Sec. Vilsack NBP Jeopardizes Infrastructure Investment and Repayment of RUS Loans

Today, WTA, OPASCTO and NTCA sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing concerns of the rural telecommunications industry about proposals contained in the FCC’s National Broadband Plan that would make it difficult to repay Rural Utilities Service loans.… Continue reading “Rural Groups Tell USDA Sec. Vilsack NBP Jeopardizes Infrastructure Investment and Repayment of RUS Loans”

Rural Groups Hail Senate Letter on National Broadband Plan

WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA praised Senator Dorgan and 21 other Senators in a press release for sending a letter to the FCC in support of rural America as it considers the National Broadband Plan.

The press release can be found … Continue reading “Rural Groups Hail Senate Letter on National Broadband Plan”

WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA Applaud Congressional Letter to FCC

On May 28th, WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA hailed Reps. Sam Graves (R-MO), Betsy Markey (D-CO) and 38 other members of the House of Representatives for voicing their concerns about the potential negative impact of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) … Continue reading “WTA, OPASTCO and NTCA Applaud Congressional Letter to FCC”

WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA File Comments on Retransmission Consent

On May 18, 2010, WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA filed comments at the FCC in response to its Public Notice on a petition requesting that the FCC institute a proceeding to amend and supplement its retransmission consent rules.  WTA … Continue reading “WTA, OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA File Comments on Retransmission Consent”

WTA and Others File Comments on E-Rate

On May 14, 2010, WTA and other associations and telecommunications companies filed comments at the FCC in response to a petition for declaratory ruling filed by US Telecom and CTIA.  US Telecom and CTIA had requested that the FCC clarify … Continue reading “WTA and Others File Comments on E-Rate”