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Rural Associations File Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Order

Today, NECA, WTA and OPASTCO filed a Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification of the FCC’s Order on USF and intercarrier compensation reform.  The associations also issued a press release.… Continue reading “Rural Associations File Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Order”

Rural Associations Request Waiver of Page Limitation on FCC Filing

Today, NTCA, WTA OPASTCO and NECA filed a request for a waiver of the page limitation imposed on Petitions for Reconsideration, Oppositions to Petitions for Reconsideration, and Replies to Oppositions in the USF/ICC Reform Order.… Continue reading “Rural Associations Request Waiver of Page Limitation on FCC Filing”

Rural Associations Respond to Release of Order

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO issued a press release responding to the FCC’s release of the Report and Order and FNPRM released on Nov. 18th.… Continue reading “Rural Associations Respond to Release of Order”

Rural Associations Issue Statement on FCC Vote

Today, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO issued a statement to the media in response to the FCC’s vote to approve a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on USF and intercarrier compensation.

The FCC has also issued a … Continue reading “Rural Associations Issue Statement on FCC Vote”

Rural Associations Send Letter to President Obama

On October 21st, WTA, NTCA and OPASTCO sent a letter to President Barack Obama expressing concerns that the FCC may not share his same commitments to “ensure that every American has a broadband connection and can benefit from the economic, … Continue reading “Rural Associations Send Letter to President Obama”

Rural Associations Meet with Chairman Genachowski

On October 20th, WTA, NTCA, and OPASTCO met with FCC Chairman Genachowski and “discussed implementation of USF and ICC reforms consistent with the plan filed by a number of national, regional, and state associations on April 18, 2011, as updated … Continue reading “Rural Associations Meet with Chairman Genachowski”