(May 6) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA reiterated that the complexities involved in tracking subscriber usage for purposes of the ACP program outweigh the benefits. As this issue is acutely problematic for those serving Tribal areas, NTCA asked...
(May 6) In comments addressing a petition for waiver filed by AT&T, NTCA stated that the facts demonstrate the many complexities of confirming usage by ACP supported consumers. NTCA in particular pointed to the burden of the rule on companies...
(May 5) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA expressed support for the grant of a waiver by the FCC of the reduction in Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support and/or High-Cost Loop Support poised to take effect...
(May 3) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA pointed to the complexities involved in tracking subscriber usage for purposes of the ACP program. As this issue is acutely problematic for those serving tribal areas, NTCA asked for simplification of...
(Apr 29) In correspondence to the FCC, NTCA pointed to the substantial efforts its members made in the face of the pandemic to meet increasing needs for robust and affordable broadband connectivity for new and existing customers and discussed how...
(Apr 27) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out that such...
(Apr 26) In a meeting with the USForward Group, NTCA discussed findings in the USForward Report and the state of the Universal Service Fund. The discussions included support for expanding the current revenues-based system to include broadband internet access service...
(Apr 25) In comments filed with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NTCA recommended NIST maintain the voluntary nature of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as well as the Framework’s ability to be adapted to the specific needs and...
(Apr 20) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out that such...
(Apr 15) NTCA and NRECA, in a joint letter to the FCC, reiterated the need for transparency and accountability with respect to the process of RDOF funds distribution and the need for continued scrutiny of long-form applications. The joint letter...
(Apr 14) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA encouraged the agency to define “rural” to help ensure rural healthcare providers receive funding necessary to access broadband and other telecommunications services needed for telehealth and other services. Applying E-rate definition...
(Apr 13) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out that such...
(Apr 11) NTCA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on steps the Commission should take to facilitate the implementation of industry standards meant to guard against rerouting Internet traffic. In the comments, NTCA recommended...
(Apr 11) In a meeting with staff to FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out that...
(Apr 11) In a meeting with staff to Commission Simington, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out that such...
(Apr 7) In a meeting with staff of the Wireline Competition Bureau, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out...
(Apr 1) In a meeting with Suzanne Yelen of the Wireline Competition Bureau, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing...
(Mar 31) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA asked for additional time for members to comply with the ACP program’s “non-usage” provisions. These require that providers track the broadband usage of ACP-enrolled subscribers that are not assessed any monthly...
(Mar 29) In reply comments to the FCC, NTCA encouraged the implementation of an Enhanced Competitive Incentive Program (ECIP) to promote competition in and expand access to telecommunication services and spectrum access in rural areas and Tribal Nations. NTCA supports...
(Mar 24) NTCA and WISPA, in joint reply comments, noted that several others in the industry agree with the associations that the FCC should adopt a simple label that will not be complicated or confusing to consumers, and which will...
