(Apr 12) In comments filed with the U.S. Treasury, NTCA recommended four clarifications to the proposed Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Capital Projects Fund (CPF) broadband guidance to clarify how certain rules apply within its programs...
(Apr 12) In a letter to NTIA, NTCA noted that the agency’s determination that fixed wireless service delivered via unlicensed spectrum does not fit within the definition of Reliable Broadband Service was correct. NTCA included a white paper showing that...
(Apr 10) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA urged the FCC to revisit its previous projections and to supplement the instant PRA inquiry with data and assumptions the more accurately project burdens of compliance. NTCA also encouraged the FCC...
(Apr. 7) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA recommended the FCC work with the ICT-SCRM Task Force on HBOM (a “hardware bill of materials”) to identify potential solutions to the lack of awareness of equipment components, and that carriers...
(Apr 3) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA provided additional information on points previously raised on A-CAM, CAF-BLS and HCLS mechanism. NTCA pointed to the fact that by adopting these updates it would help broadband service meet, if not...
(Mar. 31) In comments filed with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), NTCA recommended RUS apply consistent rules and scoring for all ReConnect applicants rather than disparate rules based on an entity’s organizational structure. NTCA commented that requiring “non-federal entities” to...
(Mar 24) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA reemphasized the need for the FCC to provide a clear and unambiguous definition of the standard and timeline for reporting CPNI breaches. NTCA also urged the FCC to avoid dictating...
(Mar 22) NTCA joined association colleagues to urge the FCC to clarify or reconsider new broadband label rules that could require ISPs to create distinct labels for each jurisdiction in which a varying state or local government fee might be...
(Mar 20) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA expressed concerns about substantial cuts in CAF-BLS and HCLS for several hundred small rural providers if the BCM were implemented for 2023-2024 support period. NTCA renewed its call for...
(Mar 20) In a meeting with staff to the WCB, NTCA expressed concerns about substantial cuts in CAF-BLS and HCLS for several hundred small rural providers if the BCM were implemented for 2023-2024 support period. NTCA renewed its call for...
(Mar 17) In comments filed with NIST, NTCA was encouraged that NTIA intends to maintain key attributes of the Framework. To maintain the voluntary and flexible nature of the CFS, NTCA urged NIST to take extra care to preserve provider’s...
(Mar 16) In joint comments filed with the FCC, NTCA urged the FCC to implement the label requirements it previously adopted. NTCA highlighted how changes to the label requirements would create hardships for large and small providers alike and wouldn’t...
(March 13) In comments filed with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NTCA expressed concerns about potential obstacles in the proposed revisions to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). NTCA further requested that OMB ensure BABAA does not...
(March 13) In comments filed with the Office of Management and Budget, NTCA urged the agency to make clear to federal agencies and other administering bodies that thoughtful analysis and conscious decision-making should be used in administering title 2 of...
(March 13) In a meeting with Commissioner Carr, NTCA expressed concerns about substantial cuts in CAF-BLS and HCLS for several hundred small rural providers if the BCM were implemented for 2023-2024 support period. NTCA renewed its call for the FCC...
(Mar 8) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA expressed concerns about substantial cuts in CAF-BLS and HCLS for several hundred small rural providers if the BCM were implemented for 2023-2024 support period. NTCA renewed its call for...
(Mar 6) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA expressed concerns about substantial cuts in CAF-BLS and HCLS for several hundred small rural providers if the BCM were implemented for 2023-2024 support period. NTCA renewed its call for...
(Feb 28) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA stated that the agency has a statutory obligation to close the non-IP gap that limits effective and widespread call authentication. Simple network edge rules would preserve the status quo from a...
(Feb 23) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supports a Petition filed by the Alaska Telecom Association (“ATA”) urging the FCC to update and extend the Alaska Plan and CAF Phase II high-cost support for fixed and mobile carriers...
(Feb 22) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA, Wabash Communications and Transnexus stated that the agency has a statutory obligation to mandate use of non-IP authentication standards absent creating rules to promote IP voice traffic exchange. Each would ensure...
