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...

(Dec. 28) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA pointed to widespread industry support for the association’s proposals to minimize the challenges providers and consumers will face as the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program transitions to the new Affordable Connectivity...

(Dec. 21) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, NTCA reiterated the need for the FCC to waive aspects of the USF Performance Testing rules and extend the 6-month relief granted by its own motion in December 2020...

(Dec. 21) NTCA joined the Rural Wireless Association (RWA) in calling for a one-month extension to the January 14, 2022, filing deadline for FCC Form 5640 data related to the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (SCRP). Both groups...

(Dec 20) In ex parte meetings with FCC staff, NTCA urged the agency to adopt a process for EBB subscribers’ consent to enrollment in the ACP that is “opt-out” only. As NTCA explained, notices sent to subscribers are often ignored...