(Aug 2) In a meeting with staff to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, NTCA discussed a pending report on the Future of USF. NTCA encouraged FCC to include thoughtful consideration of how to update USF contribution mechanism.
(Aug 1) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA reiterated the need for several reforms to the ACAM, CAF-BLS and HCLS program that the FCC should take now rather than waiting for other grant programs to distribute funds. The...
(Aug 1) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA commented on an interagency agreement established between the FCC, USDA, and NTIA. NTCA’s comments focused on a systematic framework for common data-sharing.
(Aug 1) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA discussed a pending report on the Future of USF. NTCA encouraged FCC to include thoughtful consideration of how to update USF contribution mechanism.
(Jul 25) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA responded to the NPRM seeking comment on the provision in the Infrastructure Act establishing an Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). NTCA rebuffed the FCC’s attempt to turn the data collection into a...
(Jul 18) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA recommended several reforms to the ACAM, CAF-BLS and HCLS program that the FCC should take now rather than waiting for other grant programs to distribute funds. The filing includes five steps...
(Jul 8) In a letter submitted as part of the USForward Group, NTCA responds to claims that the USForward Report and its recommendation to access BIAS revenues is based on flawed assumptions. The letter outlines and addresses each of these...
(Jul 1) In the FCC’s annual State of Competition in the Communications Marketplace proceeding, NTCA pointed to permitting and supply chain delays that hamper the deployment of broadband service in rural markets. NTCA also noted that developing rules that require...
(June 21) In a meeting with FCC staff, NTCA discussed the role of the USF in terms of both getting and keeping rural Americans connected. NTCA further noted that even as the grant funding made available in recent years is...