On July 19, 2019, NTCA filed comments encouraging the FCC to decline to adopt a pro rata approach to reducing carriers' funding pursuant to the Alternative Connect America Cost Model ("A-Cam") if the carrier is willing to commit to providing service throughout their support areas. NTCA noted that this approach is consistent with industry practice and the method used to develop A-CAM support. NTCA mentioned that providers deploy infrastructure throughout service areas, conduct the engineering studies, obtain any necessary permits needed to install network facilities regardless of the precise number of locations to be served.
Connect America Fund, WC Docket No. 10-90