On February 10, representatives from WTA and its member companies met with Jay Schwartz, FCC Chairman Pai’s, wireline advisor to discussion broadband deployment in rural areas, advantages of fiber, and the need to fully fund both ACAM and the … Continue reading “WTA Discusses USF Reforms with FCC Chairman’s Office”
On Dec. 8, WTA sent a letter to the FCC urging it to implement A-CAM “in whole or in part” by the end of 2016. WTA writes that “the numerous companies electing A-CAM support urge the Commission and Bureau to … Continue reading “WTA Urges FCC to Implement ACAM Before End of Year”
WTA and NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association filed a letter urging the FCC to waive the requirement for high-cost ETCs to offer standalone broadband service to their Lifeline customers due to the continuing higher retail costs for standalone broadband. Without such … Continue reading “Rural Associations Urge FCC to Waive Lifeline Standalone Broadband Requirement”
Yesterday, WTA filed a letter with the FCC in response to the Commission’s Public Notice soliciting ideas for addressing the over subscription of the Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM). WTA recommends fully funding ACAM at the $200 per location benchmark … Continue reading “WTA Recommends FCC Fully Fund Companies Selecting A-CAM”
WTA and NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association have requested the FCC to waive a requirement adopted in the Lifeline Modernization Order that eligible telecommunications carriers receiving high-cost support offer standalone broadband service to their Lifeline customers. Despite substantial reforms to the … Continue reading “Rural Associations Request FCC to Waive Lifeline Standalone Broadband Requirement”
This week, representatives from WTA staff and member telcos met with staff from four FCC Commissioner offices to discuss the recent reforms to the Universal Service Fund and how the reforms will affect decision-making by rate-of-return telcos. The notice of … Continue reading “WTA Meets with Commissioner Staff to Discuss USF Reforms, Set-top Box Proposal and Other Video Issues”
Today, WTA filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the FCC’s March 2016 USF Reform Report and Order, Order and Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. WTA seeks reconsideration on four areas: the Commission should reconsider and strengthen … Continue reading “WTA Seeks Reconsideration of Aspects of USF Reform Order”
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