Federal Filings and Ex Parte

(Dec 12) NTCA joined several other associations in filing with the 6 th Circuit Court of appeals in support of the FCC’s USF program.

(Dec 5) In a letter to the FCC, NTCA reiterated its support for updating the A-CAM and CAF-BLS mechanisms. NTCA also provided additional information to help build upon a previously submitted proposal of specific updates to the programs in the...

(Nov 28) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA proposed a process to fulfill the Congressional mandate for an enhanced Affordable Connectivity Program subsidy for low-income consumers in “high-cost” areas. NTCA proposed that by definition the areas where NTCA members...

(Nov 22) NTCA reiterated in comments its support for a uniform standard to address privacy concerns that may exist with respect to broadband entities, and stated that the Federal Trade Commission should be the sole source of authority on this...

(Nov 21) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA generally supported the FCC’s proposal to allow spectrum licensees to offer to sell unused spectrum covering rural areas to small and Tribal entities via a public database. NTCA noted that...

(Nov 21) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA urged consideration and adoption of additional details put forth in the proposals for updating A-CAM and CAF-BLS. NTCA also encouraged FCC to sustain the universal service contribution mechanism and...

(Nov 14) In comments filed with CISA, NTCA urged CISA to clearly identify and collect only the core information necessary to achieve CIRCIA’s objective. NTCA also stressed the importance of allowing small providers additional time to report covered incidents to...

(Nov 11) In a meeting with ONAP staff, NTCA discussed funding opportunities provided by COVID relief laws and the IIJA. NTCA also discussed the importance of ongoing support for networks built with grant funding.

(Nov 10) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Simington, NTCA encouraged the FCC to strike balance by disclosure requirements that provide consumers with only the basic information they need to choose a service that meets their needs. In contrast...