(Aug 18) In a letter to the WCB, NTCA discussed implementation of the enhanced ACAM order and finalization of offers. NTCA submitted that a threshold at or nearer to 75% for ongoing support for currently served locations is appropriate and...
(Aug 9) In the FCC’s call blocking proceeding, NTCA stated that the agency should immediately turn its attention back to its “non-IP” call-authentication proceeding, where there is a full record upon which the agency could act to perpetuate IP traffic...
(Aug 9) NTCA joined other associations in a meeting with staff to FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington to discuss broadband label requirements. The organizations noted that requiring broadband providers to display the pass-through of fees imposed by government agencies on the...
(Aug 9) In the FCC’s NG911 proceeding, NTCA stated that the FCC’s proposed cost allocation method for the exchange of NG911 traffic would impose significant and new transport cost on rural carriers that create universal service implications. NTCA further noted...
(August 4) NTCA and a number of state associations asked NTIA for exemptions from certain Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for the BEAD program. While these rules are meant to guard against the risk of waste and...
(Jul 31) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA noted that it supports transparency on consumers’ bills and promotional materials. As a further measure to enable transparency, however, NTCA recommended video service providers be allowed (but not required) to identify...
(July 6) In a meeting with staff to FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, NTCA encouraged the Commission to strike a balance in directing resources to promote new deployments while also providing additional long-term support for operating expenses and recovery of prior...
(July 6) In a meeting with staff to FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington, NTCA encouraged the Commission to strike a balance in directing resources to promote new deployments while also providing additional long-term support for operating expenses and recovery of prior...
(Jul 5) In response to a notice issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), NTCA stated that the agency should consider broadband providers’ compliance with existing environmental and preservation reviews as sufficient for the purposes of the conservation goals...
(July 5) In comments supporting a CCA petition for reconsideration, NTCA joined CCA in requesting that the FCC reconsider new requirements that covered 911 service providers and originating service providers notify 911 facilities of outages no later than within 30...
(Jun 27) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA proposed a method identifying “qualified competitors” with respect to the updated CAF-BLS and A-CAM mechanisms. The proposal is a straightforward means to ensure universal service by confirming where a...
(Jun 27) In a letter filed with NTIA, NTCA responded to a white paper commissioned by WISPA. The WISPA white paper asked NTIA to depart from its prior decisions to prioritize fiber network deployment and to exclude fixed wireless service...
(Jun 26) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, NTCA proposed a method identifying “qualified competitors” with respect to the updated CAF-BLS and A-CAM mechanisms. The proposal is a straightforward means to ensure universal service by confirming where a...
(Jun 23) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA proposed a method identifying “qualified competitors” with respect to the updated CAF-BLS and A-CAM mechanisms. The proposal is a straightforward means to ensure universal service by confirming where a...
(Jun 20) In a meeting with staff to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, NTCA proposed a method identifying “qualified competitors” with respect to the updated CAF-BLS and A-CAM mechanisms. The proposal is a straightforward means to ensure universal service by confirming...
(Jun 16) In a letter filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed a method identifying “qualified competitors” with respect to the updated CAF-BLS and ACAM mechanisms. The proposal is a straightforward means to ensure universal service by confirming where a would-be...
(Jun 15) In a meeting with WCB staff, NTCA continued advocacy for updates of CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism by walking through its updated proposals for reform. The updated proposals provide targeted adjustments that would promote higher speed service, offer complement...
(Jun 16) In a letter filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed a method identifying “qualified competitors” with respect to the updated CAF-BLS and ACAM mechanisms. The proposal is a straightforward means to ensure universal service by confirming where a would-be...
(Jun 13) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, NTCA continued advocacy for updates of CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism by walking through its updated proposals for reform. The updated proposals provide targeted adjustments that would promote higher speed service...
(Jun 5) In a meeting with staff from WCB, OEA and staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel. NTCA continued advocacy for updates of CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism by walking through its updated proposals for reform. The updated proposals provide targeted adjustments that...
