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WTA Member Companies Meet with FCC about CAF-BLS and ACAM Modernization

Last week, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with all four commissioner offices at the FCC to express their support for adoption of the ACAM Broadband Coalition’s plan to modernize ACAM with higher speeds and additional support … Continue reading “WTA Member Companies Meet with FCC about CAF-BLS and ACAM Modernization”

WTA Supports Alaska Telecom Association Petition on Alaska Plan

On February 22, WTA filed comments in support of the Alaska Telecom Association proposal for updating and extending the current Alaska Plan. The revised Alaska Plan would commence as soon as possible during the current Alaska Plan term that ends … Continue reading “WTA Supports Alaska Telecom Association Petition on Alaska Plan”

WTA Discusses Modernization of ACAM and CAF-BLS/HCLS USF Mechanisms With FCC

This week, WTA met with staff from the offices of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioners Brendan Carr, Nathan Simington, and Geoffrey Starks to discuss the pending Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model rulemaking, as well as the need for … Continue reading “WTA Discusses Modernization of ACAM and CAF-BLS/HCLS USF Mechanisms With FCC”

WTA Urges FCC to Extend and Enhance Current ACAM/CAF-BLS Mechanisms

On August 18, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics to discuss the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the ACAM Broadband Coalition proceeding. WTA urged the FCC to move

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WTA Replies to Comments in Enhanced ACAM Proceeding

On August 1, WTA responded to comments filed in the FCC’s proceeding on the ACAM Broadband Coalition’s proposal to update the USF ACAM program.  In its comments, WTA reasserted that the FCC should adopt the Coalition’s proposal prior to implementation … Continue reading “WTA Replies to Comments in Enhanced ACAM Proceeding”

WTA Supports ACAM Coalition “Enhanced ACAM” Proposal

Today, WTA responded to the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on the ACAM Broadband Coalition proposal to modify the existing Alternative Connect America Model (ACAM) mechanisms to offer an additional voluntary Enhanced ACAM option.  The Coalition proposes … Continue reading “WTA Supports ACAM Coalition “Enhanced ACAM” Proposal”

WTA Welcomes FCC Action on ACAM Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2022) – WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband is pleased to see the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks comment on a proposal to extend and expand the reach

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