WTA Submits Reply Comments on Requested RDOF “Amnesty”

Today, WTA filed reply comments in opposition to proposals to waive default penalties or otherwise provide post-auction relief that undercuts and destroys the integrity of Auctions 904, 903 and any future USF reverse auctions. As it stated in its original comments, WTA urges the FCC to to consider alternatives to amnesty such as the Section 1.80(b)(11) penalty adjustment factors or clarification of the “enforceable commitment” standard to clear the way for BEAD funding for locations that will not be served by those who won them in the RDOF and CAF Phase II reverse auctions. These alternatives are far preferable to waivers of
default penalties or other post-auction changes.