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WTA Files Reply Comments in FCC’s 706 Inquiry

Today, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s 706 inquiry reiterating its support expressed in its initial comments for long-term speed goals and superiority of fiber broadband compared to low-earth orbiting satellite service. WTA also pushed back against commenters who … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments in FCC’s 706 Inquiry”

WTA Meets with FCC to Discuss USF, Speed Benchmarks, and LEO Broadband

Last week, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty and staff from the offices of Chairman Carr and Commissioner Gomez. They discussed the importance of a stable and predictable Universal Service Fund, WTA’s … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC to Discuss USF, Speed Benchmarks, and LEO Broadband”

WTA Responds to FCC’s Annual 706 Inquiry

Today, WTA provided comments to the FCC in response to its Notice of Inquiry seeking information to complete its Nineteenth Annual Report concerning the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability as required under Section 706 of the Communications Act of 1996.… Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC’s Annual 706 Inquiry”

WTA Discusses USF, 706 Proceeding, Open Internet, and other topics with FCC

On February 1, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss WTA’s filings in the Open Internet and Section 706 report proceedings and the FCC’s recent addition of Personally Identifiable Information to Customer Proprietary … Continue reading “WTA Discusses USF, 706 Proceeding, Open Internet, and other topics with FCC”

WTA Discusses Open Internet, 706, and other proceedings with FCC

This week, representatives from WTA and its member companies met with staff from the offices of FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel, and Commissioners Carr and Gomez to discuss various policy issues under consideration at the FCC, including WTA’s filings in the Open Continue reading “WTA Discusses Open Internet, 706, and other proceedings with FCC”

WTA Supports FCC Move to 100/20 Mbps and Higher for Broadband Speed Goals

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry into its annual assessment concerning the “availability of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans.” WTA stated that universal broadband deployment constitutes the essential prerequisite for progress toward Section 706’s advanced telecommunications … Continue reading “WTA Supports FCC Move to 100/20 Mbps and Higher for Broadband Speed Goals”