Federal Filings and Ex Parte

(December 19) NTCA this week responded to proposed National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) performance measurement requirements for networks supported by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The association urged NTIA to implement standards consistent with and uniform...

(December 16) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA stated that certain NG911 rules adopted by the agency will impose costs on its members, despite indications from the commission to the contrary. The association noted that the failure to factor...

(December 10) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA offered suggestions to address the ongoing reconciliation of “all done” indications in the HUBB portal and locations shown on the National Broadband Map for certain recipients of Connect America Fund Broadband...

(December 2) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA noted the commission should not explore further regulation of data caps in broadband plans because broadband consumer labels are sufficient to notify consumers of data caps, and that the commission...

(November 22) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA noted that a framework to address customer service practices in the communications industry is unnecessary. NTCA’s comments highlighted members’ existing practices that are in line with the standards the commission seeks...

(November 15) In reply comments in an FCC proceeding examining the role of Artificial Intelligence in robocalls and robotexts, NTCA cautioned against changes to the consent regime that could leave subscribers unable to receive calls they desire. NTCA also urged...

(November 7) In a meeting with staff from the FCC Wireline Competition Bureau, NTCA discussed the need for greater thought and analysis in translating coverage depicted on the National Broadband Map to determine the impacts of competitive overlap on universal...

(November 6) In comments to the FCC, NTCA supported the adoption of a higher standard for measuring the progress of broadband availability. The association also urged the commission to recognize that the limitations and capabilities of various technologies are accounted...

(November 6) In reply comments filed in the FCC’s mapping proceeding, NTCA reiterated that now is the time to assess what existing processes in mapping rules have not worked to find and correct mistakes. NTCA further noted that, even as...