Federal Filings and Ex Parte

(June 8) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA noted its support for the commission’s efforts to protect communications networks from national security threats but urged it to narrowly tailor any new restrictions to entities explicitly named on the Covered...

(June 2) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA and NRECA argued that the record broadly supports assigning new verification responsibilities to USAC and the National Verifier rather than individual carriers, and that monthly bill payment should continue to...

(May 28) NTCA and a coalition of industry partners urged the FCC to require mobile devices to automatically unlock within 180 days of activation, arguing the policy would strengthen consumer choice, competition and affordability while still protecting against fraud. The...

(May 26) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA proposed an Intercarrier Compensation transition plan that will provide support for RLECs’ ability to continue investing in modern IP networks. This proposal is necessary to ensure that RLECs can continue to...

(May 21) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA argued that regulatory uncertainty, permitting delays and rights-of-way fees unrelated to actual local costs continue to undermine investment and competition in rural communications markets. NTCA also urged the Commission to take...

(May 19) In a letter to NTIA, NTCA supported the agency’s focus on accountability in the BEAD program but urged it to enhance transparency by publicly releasing detailed, subgrantee-level performance testing results. NTCA argued that publishing metrics such as speeds...

(May 15) In a filing with the FCC, NTCA urged the commission to streamline USAC audits and administrative procedures by establishing clear timelines, focusing reviews on material discrepancies, improving consistency in audit interpretations, and enhancing communications with program participants. The...

(May 4) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA and NRECA supported reforms to strengthen Lifeline program integrity but urged the Commission to centralize new verification functions within USAC and the National Verifier rather than layering additional compliance burdens onto...

(April 30) In a meeting with staff to FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty, NTCA and its members discussed ongoing concerns with Broadband Data Collection data and the National Broadband Map, including inaccurate location data, overstated coverage claims, and limitations in the...