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WTA Files Reply Comments in Intercarrier Compensation Proceeding

Today, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’s on intercarrier compensation and the transition to an all-IP network. WTA noted that while filing parties uniformly support the ultimate goal of accelerating the deployment of … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments in Intercarrier Compensation Proceeding”

WTA Responds to FCC on Intercarrier Compensation and IP Transition

Today, WTA expressed concerns that the FCC’s proposal to move to a full bill-and-keep system, along with eliminating Telephone Access Charges and phasing out CAF-ICC, support would adversely affect customers in rural areas by increasing their rates unless a sufficient … Continue reading “WTA Responds to FCC on Intercarrier Compensation and IP Transition”

WTA Discusses Intercarrier Compensation NRPM with FCC

Last week, WTA met with staff from the office of FCC Chairman Carr and Commissioner Trusty to discuss a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would, among other things, transition the current intercarrier compensation regime to a bill-and-keep system.

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WTA Files Comments in 8YY Proceeding

On Sept. 4, WTA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking designed to address arbitrage and fraud in the intercarrier compensation regime.  However, WTA believes that the “1,000 or so wholly innocent RLECs should not

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