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NTCA Proposes a Method by Which Additional ACP Support Could Make Broadband More Affordable for Low-Income Rural Consumers

(Nov 28) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA proposed a process to fulfill the Congressional mandate for an enhanced Affordable Connectivity Program subsidy for low-income consumers in “high-cost” areas. NTCA proposed that by definition the areas where NTCA members...

NTCA Meets with FCC to Continue Discussion on Additional Details for Its Proposal to Update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS Mechanisms and Interest in Promoting Greater ACP Participation

(Nov 21) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA urged consideration and adoption of additional details put forth in the proposals for updating A-CAM and CAF-BLS. NTCA also encouraged FCC to sustain the universal service contribution mechanism and...

NTCA Reiterated the Need for FCC to Focus Broadband Labels on Promoting Consumer Choice via Transparency and to Mitigate Burdens on Small Providers

(Nov 10)In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA encouraged the FCC to strike balance by disclosure requirements that provide consumers with only the basic information they need to choose a service that meets their needs. In contrast, NTCA...

NTCA Reiterates the Need for FCC to Focus Broadband Labels on Promoting Consumer Choice via Transparency and to Mitigate Burdens on Small Providers

(Nov 10) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Simington, NTCA encouraged the FCC to strike balance by disclosure requirements that provide consumers with only the basic information they need to choose a service that meets their needs. In contrast...

NTCA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Additional Details for Its Proposal to Update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS Mechanisms

(Nov 7) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Simington, NTCA discussed additional details and refinements to its previously submitted proposal to update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS high-cost support mechanism. NTCA noted that its proposal provides a sound basis for...

NTCA Meets with OEA and WCB Staff to Discuss Additional Details for Its Proposal to Update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS Mechanisms

(Nov 7) In a meeting with OEA and WCB staff, NTCA discussed additional details and refinements to its previously submitted proposal to update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS high-cost support mechanism. NTCA noted that its proposal provides a sound basis for...

NTCA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Additional Details for Its Proposal to Update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS Mechanisms

(Nov 3) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA discussed additional details and refinements to its previously submitted proposal to update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS high-cost support mechanism. NTCA noted that its proposal provides a sound basis for...

NTCA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Additional Details for Its Proposal to Update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS Mechanisms

(Nov 1) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, NTCA discussed additional details and refinements to its previously submitted proposal to update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS high-cost support mechanism. NTCA noted that its proposal provides a sound basis for...

NTCA Meets with FCC Staff to Discuss Additional Details for Its Proposal to Update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS Mechanisms

(Oct 27) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA discussed additional details and refinements to its previously submitted proposal to update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS high-cost support mechanism. NTCA noted that its proposal provides a sound basis for...

NTCA Asks the FCC to Seek More Focused Comment on the Paths Available to Rural Carrier’s Use of Call Authentication Technology

(Oct 19) In meetings with the 4 Commissioners and well as Wireline Bureau staff, NTCA stated that many of its members continue to face barriers to the exchange of voice traffic with other providers in IP format, a barrier that...

NTCA Meets with WCB Staff to Discuss Additional Details for Its Proposal to Update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS Mechanisms

(Oct 14) In a meeting with WCB staff, NTCA submitted additional details and refinements to its previously submitted proposal to update the A-CAM and CAF-BLS high-cost support mechanism. NTCA noted that its proposal provides a sound basis for moving forward...