On July 30, 2020, NTCA and USTelecom spoke with a representative of Chairman Ajit Pai’s office to reiterate positions and concerns on proposed reforms to eliminate ex ante pricing regulation and tariffing of certain interstate subscriber charges. Eliminating Ex Ante...
On July 27, 2020, NTCA submitted reply comments to the Wireline Competition Bureau supporting the contribution of revenues derived from the provision of "one-way" voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP) services. Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122 A National...
On July 22, 2020, NTCA supported in comments FCC proposals to streamline the process of collocating wireless equipment on towers subject to Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum of 2012. More importantly, NTCA asked the FCC to take a “wireless needs...
On July 13, 2020 NTCA submitted comments to the Wireline Competition Bureau on a Public Notice seeking comments on the exercise of permissive authority under the Communications Act of 1934 to require contributions to the USF based upon revenues derived...
On July 13, 2020, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association submitted comments in response to the Federal Register Publication seeking input on the “interim final rule” applicable to parties seeking funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). NTCA supports the Small Business...
On July 7, 2020, NTCA filed comments with the FCC stating that it does not believe it is necessary for the Commission to use an adjustment factor to disaggregate legacy high-cost support in the 5G Fund auction if the commission...
On July 6, 2020, NTCA filed comments detailing July 1 discussions with the FCC on the need for changes to the Draft Mapping Order that aims to modernize the Form 477 data collection program to ensure improved granularity and accuracy...
On July 6, 2020, NTCA challenged parties who opposed a recommendation that the FCC require C-Band flexible use licensees to coordinate their operations with Citizens Band Radio Service providers in order to avoid harmful interference to CBRS operations. Expanding Flexible...
NTCA filed on July 6, 2020 opposing a FCC proposal to require rural carriers to detariff SLC and ARC end-user charges and shift the cost recovery those rate elements represent to the intrastate jurisdiction and local service rates. NTCA noted...