Federal Filings and Ex Parte

(Jan 17) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA pointed out the potential regulatory burden on small providers, the multi-party ecosystem of the internet, and the hazard of the FCC refraining from including broadband revenues in USF contributions if broadband...

(Jan 16) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA encouraged the FCC to proceed with the implementation of an ACF fund to ensure the ongoing provision of high-quality, reliable, and affordable voice and broadband services in remote Alaska.

(Jan 16) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA identified that the proposed E-rate expansion rules stretch the boundaries for the program as authorized under Section 254 and implementation of the proposals raises significant questions under the Children’s Online Privacy...

(Jan 12) In comments filed with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, NTCA and ACA Connects support a NTIA backed proposal to simply historic preservation reviews applicable to federally funded broadband projects. The associations noted that these reviews are time-consuming...

(Jan 8) In comments filed with the FTC, NTCA built upon its pervious filing and included specific new examples from the broadband labels and “all-in cable pricing” proceedings while calling for a clear and precise exemption for telecom companies that...

Comcast Corporation and Time Warner Cable, Inc. Opposition to Petitions to Deny and Response to Comments, MB Docket No. 14-57 (fil. Sept. 23, 2014) (“Opposition”). On December 23, 2014, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association (NTCA), filed a Reply with respect to...

Wireline Competition Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Seek Comment on Proposed Methodology for Connect America Fund High-Cost Universal Service Support Recipients to Measure and Report Speed and Latency Performance to Fixed Locations, Public...

Petition of USTelecom for Forbearance Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 160(c) from Enforcement of Obsolete ILEC Legacy Regulations That Inhibit Deployment of Next-Generation Networks, WC Docket No. 14-192 (filed Oct. 6, 2014) (2014 USTelecom Forbearance Petition). On Monday, December 22...

Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service , CC Docket No. 96-45; Universal Service Contribution Methodology , WC Docket No. 06-122; A National Broadband Plan for our Future , GN Docket No. 09-51 On Monday, December 15, 2014, Mike Romano, Senior...