(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...
Promoting Investment in the 3550-3700 MHz Band , GN Docket No. 17-258, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Rel. Oct. 24, 2017) (“Notice”) On December 28, 2017, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association filed Comments in the proceeding referenced above. 12.28.17 NTCA Comments on...
Nationwide Number Portability , WC Docket No. 17-244, Numbering Policies for Modern Communications , WC Docket No. 13-97, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry, FCC 17-133 (rel. Oct. 26, 2017) (“ NPRM ” or “ NOI ”) On...
Connect America Fund , WC Docket No. 10-90 On December 20, 2017, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association (“NTCA”), and WTA-Advocates for Rural Broadband (“WTA”), submitted a Joint Letter to be included in the public record in the above referenced proceeding wherein...
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, OMB 3060-1186, 82 FR 48079 (published Oct. 16, 2017). On December 15, 2017, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association’s filed Comments in response to the Notice of Information Collection (“Notice”) identified above. 12.15.17...
