In filed comments, NTCA urged the FCC to provide Congress with a “full picture” of the status of the implementation of caller-ID authentication. NTCA emphasized that the efficacy of this standard in protecting consumers must be viewed through the prism...
In a presentation to the Office of the FCC Chairman, NTCA described how restricted access to railroad crossings and other rights of way often creates barriers to broadband deployment. Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WT...
NTCA coordinated with Red River Communications (Abercrombie, ND) to urge the FCC to correct an unanticipated ACAM reduction that was triggered by an erroneous submission of a neighboring operator that mistakenly reflected broadband coverage on the basis of census tracts...
In reply comments to support the FCC’s Section 706 report on broadband deployment, NTCA supported increasing the minimum speed threshold for broadband from 25/3 but stated that areas with 25/3 should not be considered “unserved. NTCA also recommended the FCC...
NTCA coordinated with Red River Communications (Abercrombie, ND) to urge the FCC to correct an unanticipated ACAM reduction that was triggered by an erroneous submission of a neighboring operator that mistakenly reflected broadband coverage on the basis of census tracts...
Noting that changes to Lifeline broadband rules could force low-income customers to purchase more expensive services, NTCA urged the FCC to retain standards that facilitate opportunities for more affordable broadband subscriptions. Lifeline and Linkup Reform and Modernization, WC Docket No...
In comments to develop the FCC’s annual broadband deployment report to Congress, NTCA supported the FCC’s proposal to evaluate fixed and mobile services separately. NTCA also recommended using spectrum and service area data for any 5G or satellite services included...
Meeting with FCC staff, NTCA stated that simple “rules of the road” are needed to facilitate rural carriers’ adoption of Shaken/Stir. NTCA also proposed changes to a pending order to protect consumers. Call Authentication Trust Anchor, WC Docket No. 17-97
In reply comments, NTCA reiterated support to employ a challenge process before mapping data can be used in policy making. NTCA also urged the FCC to limit data to reflect actually-served areas, rather than those that could be, but are...
NTCA voiced support to clarification of existing pole attachment rules and the use of the agency’s “Accelerated Docket” procedures to resolve pole access complaints. Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84
In meetings with FCC staff, NTCA reiterated the need for direct FCC prohibitions on shifting financial transport responsibilities to RLECs. 8YY Access Charge Reform; WC Docket No. 18-156
In reply comments, NTCA recommended the FCC publish a list of all equipment or services deemed a threat to national security, even if another federal agency made the determination, and adopt a realistic timeline for the replacement of equipment or...
In a series of meetings with senior FCC staff, NTCA reiterated the need for direct FCC prohibitions on shifting financial transport responsibilities to RLECs. 8YY Access Charge Reform, WC Docket No. 18-156
Senior leadership from NTCA and USTelecom met with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and his Economic Advisor to discuss their concerns with potential detariffing of SLC and ARC charges. Eliminating Ex Ante Pricing Regulation and Tariffing of Telephone Access Charges, WC...
Citing the need for both sufficient advance notice and adequate reimbursement mechanisms, NTCA urged the FCC in written comments to maintain an updated list of equipment affected by national security concerns. Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply...
Identifying risks that consumers’ legitimate and wanted calls may blocked by mistake, NTCA supported comprehensive redress processes in comments filed at the FCC. Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls, CG Docket No. 17-59
NTCA raised concerns that parties may seek to leverage migration of intercarrier compensation rates to bill-and-keep as a basis for shifting interconnection responsibilities, foisting additional costs upon rural local exchange carriers (“RLECs”). Building upon a comparable rule established in 2011...
In a visit with FCC staff, NTCA called upon the FCC to apply the 9th Circuit City of Portland vs. United States decision to unreasonable fees and other conditions that are frequently imposed on access to railroad rights-of-ways; NTCA explained...
NTCA joined other rural representatives to support a funding plan that would allow rural carriers currently receiving frozen legacy support to supplement those resources with increased 5G funding to deploy 5G in rural areas. GN Docket No. 20-32 – Establishing...
Citing a potential $37 million reduction in USF support over the next 12 months when rural providers face unprecedented challenges, NTCA recommended a waiver of the USF Budget Control Mechanism during the pendency of the COVID-19 national emergency. Connect America...
