WTA Files Reply Comments on IP Transition

Today, WTA filed reply comments in the FCC’s IP Transition proceeding, following up on its comments from January. WTA reiterated that it its members share the FCC’s goal of accelerating the modernization of the network by eliminating unnecessary impediments to the ubiquitous deployment of all-IP networks but the details concerning the various determinations and steps that the FCC and the industry as a whole must complete as part of that transition are also essential. WTA remains concerned that unless the interconnection and cost recovery issues – along with several other issues, including NG911, reliability, cybersecurity and Robocalling mitigation – are addressed in a thoughtful and holistic manner, then consumers living in rural areas would likely be saddled with second-class services at outrageously high prices.