(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...
(Mar 24) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA urged the agency to reject a Liberty Mobile Petition seeking to port, to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands-based customers, telephone numbers from wireline rate centers in other parts of the...
(Mar 21) In a meeting with Chairwomen Jessica Rosenworcel’s Staff, 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...
(Mar 17) In reply comments in the FCC’s “Future of USF” proceeding, NTCA stated that many in the industry support the association’s proposals for a USF that enables construction of networks and for ongoing support to ensure services evolve over...
(Mar 16) In comments filed in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, NTCA addressed the Congressional mandate for an enhanced ACP subsidy for low-income consumers in “high-cost” areas. NTCA proposed that by definition the areas where NTCA members receive universal service...
(Mar 14) NTCA reiterated that the FCC should deny the assignment of broadcast licenses in the Fargo DMA and the Duluth-Superior DMA to Forum Communications. In an earlier Petition to Deny, NTCA argued that its members will suffer injury in...
(Mar 14) In reply comments filed, NTCA recommended the Commission adopt the following safeguards governing any Next Gen TV station’s ability to license non-simulcast programming streams to another station via 1.0 technology: (1) require new programming to be delivered only...
(Mar 9) NTCA and WISPA, in joint comments, encourage FCC to strike balance in implementing disclosure requirements. The joint comments presented recommendations for promoting consumer welfare and transparency while mitigating burdens on small providers.
