WASHINGTON (July 24, 2013) – The approach developed by the Federal Communications Commission to implement caps on Universal Service Fund (USF) support for small telecommunications providers has the effect of chilling investment in broadband infrastructure in some of the country’s … Continue reading “Study by Former FCC Economist Finds USF Changes Undercutting Rural Broadband Investment”
On July 17, representatives from WTA, NTCA and NECA met with representatives from the Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss aspects of the quantile regression analysis. The associations stated that although the associations “continue to object to the use of QRA-based … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with FCC to Discuss QRA”
Today, WTA and the Idaho Telecom Alliance (ITA) filed comments in support of Silver Star Communications’ request to the FCC for a review and reversal of the Wireline Competition Bureau’s (WCB) refusal to correct road mile, road crossing and population … Continue reading “WTA and ITA File Comments in Support of Silver Star Communications”
Today, WTA, NECA, NTCA and ERTA responded to the FCC’s request for comment on two proposals intended to spur broadband investment in rural America: allowing RLECs to receive support for standalone broadband and to seek Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Standalone Broadband”
On June 11th, NECA, WTA, NTCA and ERTA filed comments in response to oppositions to USTelecom’s petition for reconsideration and/or clarification of various reporting requirements contained in Section 54.313 of the FCC rules.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Comments on Section 54.313 Reporting Requirements”
Today, WTA, NECA and ERTA filed a Petition for Reconsideration of portions of the FCC’s 6th Order on Reconsideration of its USF/ICC Transformation Order. Specifically, the three associations requested that the FCC reconsider its determination that the quantile regression methodology … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Petition for Reconsideration of Portions of 6th Order on Reconsideration”
On April 12th, NTCA, WTA and ERTA filed reply comments in response to comments on the Public Notice released by the Wireline Competition Bureau seeking input regarding service obligations and on identification of unsubsidized competitors for purposes of Connect America … Continue reading “Rural Associations File Reply Comments on CAF Phase II Support”
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