WTA Meets with Wireline Competition Bureau to Discuss Petition for Reconsideration of USF Order

On July 7, representatives from WTA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau to discuss WTA’s Petition for Reconsideration of aspects of the USF Reform Order released in March.

Specifically, WTA discussed strengthening the definition of an “unsubsidized competitor” in order to protect consumers and flexibility for RLECs that experience higher than expected fiber and construction costs in the future. In addition, WTA urged the FCC to clarify the purpose in using broadband rate certification and what entities are meant to effected by the language in Section 54.902(c) of the rules pertaining to mergers and acquisitions.