(June 8) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA noted its support for the commission’s efforts to protect communications networks from national security threats but urged it to narrowly tailor any new restrictions to entities explicitly named on the Covered...
(June 2) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA and NRECA argued that the record broadly supports assigning new verification responsibilities to USAC and the National Verifier rather than individual carriers, and that monthly bill payment should continue to...
(May 28) NTCA and a coalition of industry partners urged the FCC to require mobile devices to automatically unlock within 180 days of activation, arguing the policy would strengthen consumer choice, competition and affordability while still protecting against fraud. The...
(May 26) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed an Intercarrier Compensation transition plan that will provide support for RLECs’ ability to continue investing in modern IP networks. This proposal is necessary to ensure that RLECs can continue to...
(May 21) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA argued that regulatory uncertainty, permitting delays and rights-of-way fees unrelated to actual local costs continue to undermine investment and competition in rural communications markets. NTCA also urged the Commission to take...
(May 19) In a letter to NTIA, NTCA supported the agency’s focus on accountability in the BEAD program but urged it to enhance transparency by publicly releasing detailed, subgrantee-level performance testing results. NTCA argued that publishing metrics such as speeds...
(May 15) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA urged the commission to streamline USAC audits and administrative procedures by establishing clear timelines, focusing reviews on material discrepancies, improving consistency in audit interpretations, and enhancing communications with program participants. The...
(May 4) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA and NRECA supported reforms to strengthen Lifeline program integrity but urged the Commission to centralize new verification functions within USAC and the National Verifier rather than layering additional compliance burdens onto...
(April 30) In a meeting with staff to FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty, NTCA and its members discussed ongoing concerns with Broadband Data Collection data and the National Broadband Map, including inaccurate location data, overstated coverage claims, and limitations in the...
(March 15) In a meeting with staff to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, NTCA staff applauded the elimination of outdated regulatory barriers to network modernization poised for adoption at the commission's March open meeting. NTCA offered suggestions for amendments to the...
(February 19) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed a regulatory framework for IP interconnection for voice services. NTCA’s reply comments stress the need for this framework to be adopted before any dismantling of the existing TDM interconnection...
(February 17) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA supported the commission’s proposal to eliminate burdensome broadband labeling requirements, arguing they add costs without meaningful consumer benefits. The association wrote that streamlined regulations will preserve transparency while allowing providers to...
(February 9) In a meeting with staff to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, NTCA outlined how proposed IP transition policies could impose disproportionate and unrecoverable costs on small, rural broadband providers, even as they continue to modernize their networks. NTCA estimates...
(February 9 ) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported a request filed by Hilliary Communications seeking a recalculation of the company’s updated Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program service obligations and support amounts. As NTCA stated...
(February 9 ) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported a request filed by Pioneer Telephone Company (“PTC”) seeking a recalculation of the company’s updated Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program service obligations and support amounts. As...
(February 2) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported a request filed by Hilliary Communications seeking to overturn a wireline bureau determination that some of its locations are served only by a competitor for purposes of finalizing support under...
(January 26) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA urged the commission to reject the proposed Nexstar–TEGNA merger, warning it would further concentrate broadcast power, drive up retransmission fees and accelerate the loss of video services for rural consumers who...
(January 20) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed a regulatory framework for IP interconnection for voice services that protects universal service, competition, the reliability of calls and service quality for rural consumers. NTCA proposed this framework accompany any...
(January 20) In comments to the FCC, NTCA pointed out there is no indication consumers are embracing 3.0 broadcasting, and the cost of transitioning to such technology would fall on Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPDs) and consumers. Meanwhile, the purported...
(January 16) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported the commission’s proposed amendments to streamline broadband labeling rules, arguing they preserve consumer transparency while eliminating requirements that impose unnecessary costs on small rural providers.
