(Jan 20) In a meeting with Commissioner Nathan Simington and staff, NTCA provided an update on the work of its members over the past year to deliver on the mission of universal service in rural America. NTCA further noted that...
(Jan 19) In comments filed in response to a petition seeking a rulemaking on the delivery of NG 911 traffic, NTCA urged the FCC to account for significant new transport costs that could be absorbed by small, rural customer bases...
(Jan 14) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA encourages the Commission to keep the wireless resiliency cooperative framework (“Framework”) flexible and voluntary. This would allow the Framework carriers to allocate critical resources in response to disasters and emergencies...
(Jan 13) In a meeting with Commissioner Brendan Carr and staff, NTCA provided an update on the work of its members over the past year to deliver on the mission of universal service in rural America. NTCA further noted that...
(Jan 13) In a meeting with Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and staff, NTCA provided an update on the work of its members over the past year to deliver on the mission of universal service in rural America. NTCA further noted that...
(Jan 11) In ex parte meetings with all four FCC Commissioners’ staff, NTCA urged the agency to simplify the process by which ACP subscribers can rectify improper benefit transfers executed by unscrupulous providers. NTCA also suggested a process for ensuring...
(Dec. 28) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA pointed to widespread industry support for the association’s proposals to minimize the challenges providers and consumers will face as the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program transitions to the new Affordable Connectivity...
(Dec. 21) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, NTCA reiterated the need for the FCC to waive aspects of the USF Performance Testing rules and extend the 6-month relief granted by its own motion in December 2020...
(Dec. 21) NTCA joined the Rural Wireless Association (RWA) in calling for a one-month extension to the January 14, 2022, filing deadline for FCC Form 5640 data related to the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (SCRP). Both groups...
(Dec 20) In ex parte meetings with FCC staff, NTCA urged the agency to adopt a process for EBB subscribers’ consent to enrollment in the ACP that is “opt-out” only. As NTCA explained, notices sent to subscribers are often ignored...
(Dec 16) In reply comments, NTCA opposed the creation of an “autodialer” registry that providers would consult as part of blocking calls to Public Safety Answering Points (“PSAPs”). NTCA noted that the FCC’s proposal would fail to target the bad...
(Dec 16) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA argued that the existing Wireless Network Resiliency Cooperative Framework, combined with current government-industry partnerships and the community commitment of NTCA members, is working to ensure that information is shared and that...
(Dec. 8) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA stated that the agency should minimize the challenges providers and consumers will face as the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program transitions to the new Affordable Connectivity Program in a highly compacted timeframe...
(Dec 3) In a petition for waiver filed with the FCC, NTCA requests the commission to waive aspects of the requirements relating to Performance Testing as well extend the 6-month relief granted by its own motion in December 2020. The...
(Dec 1) In light of the burdens that NTCA members will face in meeting the December 31, 2021 start date for the ACP, association staff urged the FCC to clarify as soon as possible that providers can safely following existing...
(Nov. 26) In reply comments NTCA stated that nothing has changed since October 2020 that would merit terminating, or truncating in any way, the June 2023 STIR/SHAKEN implementation deadline for small voice service providers to adopt STIR/SHAKEN that was based...
(Nov 15) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported the proposal to update the definition of “library” in the agency's E-rate program rules. NTCA stated that the rule change as proposed by the FCC will ease Tribal libraries’ access...
(Nov 15) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA stated that the agency’s direct access to numbering resources rules should strive for accountability, promoting the seamless delivery of calls, and avoidance of arbitrarily differential classification and treatment of various...
(Nov. 10) Citing supply chain disruptions and emerging information on customer premises equipment, NTCA staff discussed the value of extending the pre-testing period for performance measurement obligations.
(Nov 5) NTCA met with staff from the FCC’s Wireline Competition and Consumer and Government Affairs Bureaus to discuss Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (“EBB”) benefit transfers conducted without subscribers’ prior affirmative consent. NTCA stated that this practice is disruptive to...
