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WTA Supports NTCA’s Petition for Reconsideration in Call Completion Proceeding

On August 2, WTA filed comments in support of NTCA’s Petition for Reconsideration in the ongoing Rural Call Completion proceeding. In its Petition, NTCA requests that the Commission reconsider its decision to not require covered providers to file their documented … Continue reading “WTA Supports NTCA’s Petition for Reconsideration in Call Completion Proceeding”

WTA Supports Keeping Data for Rural Call Completion

On June 19th, WTA filed reply comments in the Rural Call Completion proceeding. WTA raised its concerns with the Commission’s decision to sunset the data reporting rule and its current proposal to sunset the data recording and retention rules that … Continue reading “WTA Supports Keeping Data for Rural Call Completion”

WTA Applauds House Passage of S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2018) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the passage of S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD) and John Tester (D- MT).

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WTA and NTCA File Reply Comments on Call Completion

Today, WTA and NTCA filed joint reply comments in response to the FCC’s Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking reiterated their recommendation to keep the record keeping and reporting requirements at least until an effective replacement before a realistic, effective … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Reply Comments on Call Completion”

WTA and NTCA File Comments on Call Completion

Today, WTA and NTCA filed joint comments in response to the FCC’s Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on call completion released in June. The Associations’ comments recommend that the FCC retain the current “record keeping and reporting requirements unless … Continue reading “WTA and NTCA File Comments on Call Completion”

WTA Applauds Senate Passage of S. 96, the Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act    

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 4, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds Senate passage of S. 96, the Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 yesterday. The legislation would require all intermediate providers of voice communications services to … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Senate Passage of S. 96, the Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act    ”

WTA Applauds Senate Committee Approval of Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 24, 2017) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband applauds the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for approving S. 96, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John … Continue reading “WTA Applauds Senate Committee Approval of Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act”