Citing concerns that a migration to bill-and-keep could encourage unilateral changes to interconnection responsibilities and result in increased costs for RLECs, NTCA urged the FCC to order that in the absence of mutual agreement, no party may force a change...
In comments filed at the FCC, NTCA supported a waiver of fees customarily paid for use of digital TV spectrum if providers support telehealth, distance education and other similar services over the spectrum. NTCA also reiterated the need for free...
In comments filed at the FCC, NTCA supported a waiver of fees customarily paid for use of digital TV spectrum if providers support telehealth, distance education and other similar services over the spectrum. NTCA also reiterated the need for free...
On July 30, 2020, NTCA and USTelecom spoke with a representative of Chairman Ajit Pai’s office to reiterate positions and concerns on proposed reforms to eliminate ex ante pricing regulation and tariffing of certain interstate subscriber charges. Eliminating Ex Ante...
On July 27, 2020, NTCA submitted reply comments to the Wireline Competition Bureau supporting the contribution of revenues derived from the provision of "one-way" voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP) services. Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122 A National...
On July 22, 2020, NTCA supported in comments FCC proposals to streamline the process of collocating wireless equipment on towers subject to Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum of 2012. More importantly, NTCA asked the FCC to take a “wireless needs...
On July 13, 2020, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association submitted comments in response to the Federal Register Publication seeking input on the “interim final rule” applicable to parties seeking funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). NTCA supports the Small Business...
On July 13, 2020 NTCA submitted comments to the Wireline Competition Bureau on a Public Notice seeking comments on the exercise of permissive authority under the Communications Act of 1934 to require contributions to the USF based upon revenues derived...
On July 7, 2020, NTCA filed comments with the FCC stating that it does not believe it is necessary for the Commission to use an adjustment factor to disaggregate legacy high-cost support in the 5G Fund auction if the commission...
On July 6, 2020, NTCA challenged parties who opposed a recommendation that the FCC require C-Band flexible use licensees to coordinate their operations with Citizens Band Radio Service providers in order to avoid harmful interference to CBRS operations. Expanding Flexible...
NTCA filed on July 6, 2020 opposing a FCC proposal to require rural carriers to detariff SLC and ARC end-user charges and shift the cost recovery those rate elements represent to the intrastate jurisdiction and local service rates. NTCA noted...
On July 6, 2020, NTCA filed comments detailing July 1 discussions with the FCC on the need for changes to the Draft Mapping Order that aims to modernize the Form 477 data collection program to ensure improved granularity and accuracy...
On June 29, 2020, NTCA filed comments urging the FCC this week to replace CAF Phase II penalties for missed buildout milestones with standards adopted for Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) recipients.
On June 25, NTCA filed comments with the FCC related to the two options the Commission proposed for its $9 billion 5G Fund for Rural America, including asking the FCC to provide funding to enable small existing providers to upgrade...
In response to a multi-part inquiry from NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration), NTCA presented the need for deep fiber deployments to support rural 5G, and the role of coordinated, stakeholder-driven approaches to ensure secure networks. National Strategy to Secure...
In comments filed with the FCC on June 19, 2020, NTCA encouraged the FCC to follow the recommendations made by NTIA pertaining to the removal and replacement of covered equipment by eligible telecommunications carriers, including (1) promptly seek Congressional funding...
On June 2, 2020, NTCA submitted a letter to the FCC regarding RDOF procedures, specifically the proposal to provide a special opportunity for fixed wireless and DSL technologies to bid in the Gigabit tier despite scant evidence of service offerings...
NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, filed reply comments with the FCC on June 1, 2020, pertaining to the FCC’s proposal to grant federal, state and tribal entities with a public safety purpose access to the Network Outage Reporting Database...
On May 29, 2020, NTCA submitted reply comments in response to parties commenting on the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in the proceeding implementing the TRACED Act. NTCA noted that the record supports an...
On May 28, 2020, NTCA sent a letter to RUS recommending modifications be made to ReConnect rules to sustain broadband deployment dur the COVID-19 Crisis. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the impact of the digital divide as schools and offices...
