Federal Filings and Ex Parte

Citing a potential $37 million reduction in USF support over the next 12 months when rural providers face unprecedented challenges, NTCA recommended a waiver of the USF Budget Control Mechanism during the pendency of the COVID-19 national emergency. Connect America...

Citing concerns that a migration to bill-and-keep could encourage unilateral changes to interconnection responsibilities and result in increased costs for RLECs, NTCA urged the FCC to order that in the absence of mutual agreement, no party may force a change...

In comments filed at the FCC, NTCA supported a waiver of fees customarily paid for use of digital TV spectrum if providers support telehealth, distance education and other similar services over the spectrum. NTCA also reiterated the need for free...

In comments filed at the FCC, NTCA supported a waiver of fees customarily paid for use of digital TV spectrum if providers support telehealth, distance education and other similar services over the spectrum. NTCA also reiterated the need for free...

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...