(Jun 5) In comments to the FCC, NTCA noted that certain third-party “signing” arrangements could undermine the STIR/SHAKEN ecosystem and allow bad actors to comingle their calls with legitimate calls made by NTCA members’ subscribers. NTCA proposed a minor rule...
(Jun 2) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Simington, 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...
(May 31) In an ex parte meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA asked that a rulemaking intended to advance the transition to NG911 seek a full and complete record with respect to significant new transport costs that could be...
(May 31) In an ex parte meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA asked that a rulemaking intended to advance the transition to NG911 seek a full and complete record with respect to significant new transport costs that could be...
(May 30) In an ex parte meeting with the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau staff, NTCA asked that a rulemaking intended to advance the transition to NG911 seek a full and complete record with respect to significant new transport...
(May 26) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA reiterated proposed updates to the CAF-BLS and HCLS mechanisms. NTCA further illustrated how comparing the plan to the status quo without reform, rather than comparing the plan to the current level...
(May 25) NTCA and WISPA visited with FCC staff to discuss broadband label requirements. The parties explained that the Commission’s investigation of additional broadband label requirements is premature since even the initial rules have not yet become effective. Accordingly, it...
(May 17) In meetings with FCC staff, NTCA continued advocacy for proposed updates for CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism. Consistent with recent advocacy, NTCA urged the FCC to provide near-term relief from the budget control mechanism for CAF-BLS and HCLS mechanisms...
(May 15) In comments filed at the FCC, NTCA stated that the Affordable Connectivity Program data collection will impose costs on its members, even as the agency seems not to recognize that. The association noted that the failure to factor...
(May 15) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA continued the discussion on CAF-BLS and HCLS mechanism by advocating for a recalculation of the existing formulas and to provide a voluntary option for more CAF-BLS and HCLS stable...
(May 10) In comments filed with NTIA, NTCA encouraged NTIA to adopt the Draft Policy Notice modifications. These modifications will help ensure BEAD Program funds are properly allocated and provide an avenue for various entities to challenge whether an institution...
(May 4) In a meeting with the FCC, NTCA continued the discussion on CAF-BLS and HCLS mechanism by advocating for a recalculation of the existing formulas and to provide a voluntary option for more CAF-BLS and HCLS stable support in...
(May 1) In joint comments filed at NTIA, NTCA and NRECA sought clarification that streamlining efforts meant to ease providers environmental review process that will attach to BEAD awards are applicable to wireline projects in all respects. The associations also...
(May 1) In comments filed NTIA, NTCA recommended defining “equity” as reasonably fair and equivalent ability to access services. The Infrastructure Act includes approximately $2.65 billion to promote digital equity programming in the states. NTCA highlighted efforts of member companies...
(Apr 28) In a meeting with WCB staff, NTCA continued the discussion on CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism by highlighting proposed updates ready for adoption by the FCC. NTCA reiterated its request to the FCC to act upon these updates in...
(Apr 26) In meetings with FCC staff, NTCA joined association colleagues in noting that the Commission’s NPRM proposing to require Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants to implement a “sufficient” risk management plan underestimates the resources and expertise required to develop...
(Apr 21) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, NTCA continued the discussion on CAF-BLS and HCLS Mechanism by highlighting proposed updates ready for adoption by the FCC. NTCA reiterated its request to the FCC to act upon these...
(Apr 20) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA urged the FCC to do the following: implement 60506, direct its application to instances of intent-based discrimination only, and ensure the statute is applied on a prospective rather than retroactive...
(Apr 18) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA reaffirmed its support for proposals in the record that would determine impacts upon ACAM and CAF-BLS/HCLS distributions where qualifying competition is confirmed to exist. NTCA urged the FCC to adopt the...
(Apr 13) In meetings with FCC staff on a potential notice of proposed rulemaking that aims to promote video programming pricing transparency, NTCA urged the Commission to seek comment on how to provide subscribers with a more complete picture of...
