Federal Filing List

(February 26) NTCA and other industry partners encouraged the FCC to start from Version 3 of the National Broadband Map and the June 30, 2023, broadband availability data, with limited modifications, to determine Enhanced A-CAM deployment obligations and support levels...

(February 20) In comments with the FCC, NTCA offered up several proposals to improve the process by which providers can challenge other operators’ coverage claims on the National Broadband Map. NTCA in particular highlighted how the current challenge process does...

(February 20) NTCA joined several other industry associations on a joint letter to the FCC urging the commission to "proactively examine and endorse measures that promote IP interconnection, facilitating the implementation of technologies that promise to mitigate fraudulent calls, enhance...

(Feb. 15) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA noted its support for the creation of an Alaska Connect Fund that would build upon prior support mechanisms in the state and enable the delivery of higher-speed broadband services to more...

(February 9) In a meeting with staff from the FCC Wireline Competition Bureau, NTCA discussed potential resolutions of outstanding location and broadband coverage issues under the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program. NTCA discussed how providers could establish...

(Feb 6) NTCA and several interests representing the RLEC industry offered an alternative proposal in the FCC’s NG911 proceeding that would avoid the imposition of new costs on small rural carriers. The group filing pointed to the many legal and...

(Jan 29) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported the FCC’s goal of ensuring students, school staff and library patrons have access to high-speed Internet services. However, NTCA pointed to the intended use by Congress of the Emergency...

(Jan 17) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA pointed out the potential regulatory burden on small providers, the multi-party ecosystem of the internet, and the hazard of the FCC refraining from including broadband revenues in USF contributions if broadband...

(Jan 16) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA encouraged the FCC to proceed with the implementation of an ACF fund to ensure the ongoing provision of high-quality, reliable, and affordable voice and broadband services in remote Alaska.