Federal Filings and Ex Parte

NTCA and a coalition of industry partners urged the FCC to require mobile devices to automatically unlock within 180 days of activation, arguing the policy would strengthen consumer choice, competition and affordability while still protecting against fraud. The groups said...

(May 26) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed an Intercarrier Compensation transition plan that will provide support for RLECs’ ability to continue investing in modern IP networks. This proposal is necessary to ensure that RLECs can continue to...

(May 21) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA argued that regulatory uncertainty, permitting delays and rights-of-way fees unrelated to actual local costs continue to undermine investment and competition in rural communications markets. NTCA also urged the Commission to take...

(May 19) In a letter to NTIA, NTCA supported the agency’s focus on accountability in the BEAD program but urged it to enhance transparency by publicly releasing detailed, subgrantee-level performance testing results. NTCA argued that publishing metrics such as speeds...

(May 4) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA and NRECA supported reforms to strengthen Lifeline program integrity but urged the Commission to centralize new verification functions within USAC and the National Verifier rather than layering additional compliance burdens onto...

(April 30) In a meeting with staff to FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty, NTCA and its members discussed ongoing concerns with Broadband Data Collection data and the National Broadband Map, including inaccurate location data, overstated coverage claims, and limitations in the...

(March 15) In a meeting with staff to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, NTCA staff applauded the elimination of outdated regulatory barriers to network modernization poised for adoption at the commission's March open meeting. NTCA offered suggestions for amendments to the...

(February 19) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed a regulatory framework for IP interconnection for voice services. NTCA’s reply comments stress the need for this framework to be adopted before any dismantling of the existing TDM interconnection...

(February 17) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA supported the commission’s proposal to eliminate burdensome broadband labeling requirements, arguing they add costs without meaningful consumer benefits. The association wrote that streamlined regulations will preserve transparency while allowing providers to...