(Apr 7) In a meeting with staff of the Wireline Competition Bureau, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out...
(Apr 1) In a meeting with Suzanne Yelen of the Wireline Competition Bureau, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing...
(Mar 31) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA asked for additional time for members to comply with the ACP program’s “non-usage” provisions. These require that providers track the broadband usage of ACP-enrolled subscribers that are not assessed any monthly...
(Mar 29) In reply comments to the FCC, NTCA encouraged the implementation of an Enhanced Competitive Incentive Program (ECIP) to promote competition in and expand access to telecommunication services and spectrum access in rural areas and Tribal Nations. NTCA supports...
(Mar 24) NTCA and WISPA, in joint reply comments, noted that several others in the industry agree with the associations that the FCC should adopt a simple label that will not be complicated or confusing to consumers, and which will...
(Mar 24) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA urged the agency to reject a Liberty Mobile Petition seeking to port, to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands-based customers, telephone numbers from wireline rate centers in other parts of the...
(Mar 21) In a meeting with Chairwomen Jessica Rosenworcel’s Staff, NTCA expressed concern regarding the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural operators. NTCA requested the FCC waive the effectiveness of the budget control, pointing out that such...
(Mar 17) In reply comments in the FCC’s “Future of USF” proceeding, NTCA stated that many in the industry support the association’s proposals for a USF that enables construction of networks and for ongoing support to ensure services evolve over...
(Mar 16) In comments filed in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, NTCA addressed the Congressional mandate for an enhanced ACP subsidy for low-income consumers in “high-cost” areas. NTCA proposed that by definition the areas where NTCA members receive universal service...
