(Apr 26) In a meeting with the USForward Group, NTCA discussed findings in the USForward Report and the state of the Universal Service Fund. The discussions included support for expanding the current revenues-based system to include broadband internet access service...
(Apr 25) In comments filed with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NTCA recommended NIST maintain the voluntary nature of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as well as the Framework’s ability to be adapted to the specific needs and...
(Apr 20) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Starks, 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...
(Apr 15) NTCA and NRECA, in a joint letter to the FCC, reiterated the need for transparency and accountability with respect to the process of RDOF funds distribution and the need for continued scrutiny of long-form applications. The joint letter...
(Apr 14) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA encouraged the agency to define “rural” to help ensure rural healthcare providers receive funding necessary to access broadband and other telecommunications services needed for telehealth and other services. Applying E-rate definition...
(Apr 13) In a meeting with staff to Commissioner Carr, 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...
(Apr 11) In a meeting with staff to Commission Simington, 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...
(Apr 11) In a meeting with staff to FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel, 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...
(Apr 11) NTCA filed comments in response to the FCC’s Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on steps the Commission should take to facilitate the implementation of industry standards meant to guard against rerouting Internet traffic. In the comments, NTCA recommended...