Federal Filings and Ex Parte

(Feb 14) In reply comments in the FCC’s robocalls proceeding, NTCA stated that callers should be given a method to remedy calls mistakenly blocked because they are viewed as illegal or unwanted. NTCA proposed process which the FCC could do...

(Feb 11) In a meeting with staff to Chairwomen Jessica Rosenworcel, NTCA discussed performance measurement testing, specifically the treatment of certain CAF-BLS carriers recently informed of broader-then-anticipated obligations to being testing in January 2022. NTCA suggested allowing carriers to test...

(Feb 4) In a joint filing with The Rural Wireless Association (RWA), NTCA supports the waiver requests of the FCC Form 5640 deadline by Advantage Cellular Systems, Inc. (ACS) and VTel Wireless (VTel). The Associations pointed to the fact that...

(Feb 4) In reply comments filed in response to a petition seeking a rulemaking on the delivery of NG 911 traffic, NTCA reiterated the need for the FCC to account for significant new transport costs that could be absorbed by...

(Feb 4) In comments filed with NTIA, NTCA noted that the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program must adopt accountability and coordination provisions, and aim higher in terms of speeds, to ensure the program is a success. NTCA...

(Jan 24) Pointing out that the CAA did not require the FCC to eliminate the sub-prioritization for Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) seeking reimbursement for the cost of removing and replacing equipment deemed a threat to national security, as previously adopted...

(Jan 21) In a meeting with Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and staff, NTCA provided an update on the work of its members over the past year to deliver on the mission of universal service in rural America. NTCA further noted that...

(Jan 20) In a meeting with Commissioner Nathan Simington and staff, NTCA provided an update on the work of its members over the past year to deliver on the mission of universal service in rural America. NTCA further noted that...

(Jan 19) In comments filed in response to a petition seeking a rulemaking on the delivery of NG 911 traffic, NTCA urged the FCC to account for significant new transport costs that could be absorbed by small, rural customer bases...