Federal Filings and Ex Parte

(Aug 29) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA pointed out that the comments filed in the All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Service proceeding demonstrate the real concerns of consumers have to do with the cost of...

In a letter to Senators on the Universal Service Working Group, NTCA provided comments and answered questions about efforts needed to continue to promote and sustain universal service.

(Aug 24) In comments filed with the OMB, NTCA pointed to the FCC’s reasoning for providing a longer implementation period for small companies – namely, that they specifically would need to engage outside assistance, as well as economic principles to...

(Aug 24) In a letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTCA requested consideration of narrowly tailored alternatives to the irrevocable standby Letter of Credit requirements for subrecipients of funding through the BEAD program.

(Aug 18) In a letter to the WCB, NTCA discussed implementation of the enhanced ACAM order and finalization of offers. NTCA submitted that a threshold at or nearer to 75% for ongoing support for currently served locations is appropriate and...

(Aug 9) NTCA joined other associations in a meeting with staff to FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington to discuss broadband label requirements. The organizations noted that requiring broadband providers to display the pass-through of fees imposed by government agencies on the...

(Aug 9) In the FCC’s NG911 proceeding, NTCA stated that the FCC’s proposed cost allocation method for the exchange of NG911 traffic would impose significant and new transport cost on rural carriers that create universal service implications. NTCA further noted...

(Aug 9) In the FCC’s call blocking proceeding, NTCA stated that the agency should immediately turn its attention back to its “non-IP” call-authentication proceeding, where there is a full record upon which the agency could act to perpetuate IP traffic...

(August 4) NTCA and a number of state associations asked NTIA for exemptions from certain Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for the BEAD program. While these rules are meant to guard against the risk of waste and...