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WTA Files Letter with FCC on Access Stimulation

On September 18, WTA sent a letter to the FCC  stating that while it agrees with the FCC’s efforts to target specific access stimulation abuses and to defend the integrity of the intercarrier compensation system, it notes that the proposed

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WTA Files Reply Comments on USF Cap Proposal

On August 26, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s NPRM proposing an overall cap on the entire Universal Service Fund. WTA noted that many industry participants and other interested parties also oppose an overall USF budget cap … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments on USF Cap Proposal”

WTA Opposes USF Cap in Comments to FCC

On July 29, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to its NPRM proposing a cap on the Universal Service Fund.

WTA argued that the proposed cap will not only undermine the predictability and sufficiency promised in the 2018 … Continue reading “WTA Opposes USF Cap in Comments to FCC”

WTA Files Comments On ACAM Location Adjustment Procedures

On July 19, WTA filed comments in response to the location adjustment procedures portion of the Public Notice released by the Wireline Competition Bureau on June 5, 2019. WTA argued that that there are significant differences between the Connect America … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments On ACAM Location Adjustment Procedures”

Wireline Competition Bureau Provides Guidance Regarding ACAM Deployment Obligations

On July 12, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) released a Public Notice providing guidance and illustrative examples regarding calculation of final deployment obligations for those considering their 2nd ACAM offer. Among other things, the Bureau stated that if ACAM I … Continue reading “Wireline Competition Bureau Provides Guidance Regarding ACAM Deployment Obligations”

WTA Supports ACAM Location Petition

On July 10, WTA submitted comments in support of the Petition filed by Northeast Iowa Telephone Company and Western Iowa Telephone Association seeking clear guidance with respect to the definition and counting of “locations” for ACAM purposes where structures contain … Continue reading “WTA Supports ACAM Location Petition”

WTA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Network Testing, ACAM II and Capping USF

On June 26, WTA staff and representatives from WTA member companies met with staff from the offices of Chairman Pai, Commissioner Rosenworcel, and Commissioner Starks to discuss broadband network testing, ACAM II locations and buildout requirements, and the … Continue reading “WTA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Network Testing, ACAM II and Capping USF”