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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 Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Extend ACP Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 10, 2024) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband is pleased to see the introduction of bipartisan legislation in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through the end … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Extend ACP Funding”

WTA Applauds White House Supplemental Request for Affordable Connectivity Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 25, 2023) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband is glad to see the White House include funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in its supplemental spending request to Congress made today. The following statement can … Continue reading “WTA Applauds White House Supplemental Request for Affordable Connectivity Program”

WTA Files Comments in Support of Petition to Waive Certain ACP Rules

Today, WTA filed comments in response to a Public Notice asking for comment on a NTCA request for waiver of rules requiring small broadband providers to terminate broadband service to certain Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)/Lifeline customers, specifically those who are

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WTA Comments on Implementation of Affordable Connectivity Program

Today, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Public Notice seeking input on implementing the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). WTA recommends the FCC, to the extent allowable under the statute, structure the ACP so that its mechanisms, regulations, and … Continue reading “WTA Comments on Implementation of Affordable Connectivity Program”