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NTCA Asks the FCC to Simplify Providers’ and Consumers’ Transition to the New Affordable Connectivity Program

(Dec. 8) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA stated that the agency should minimize the challenges providers and consumers will face as the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program transitions to the new Affordable Connectivity Program in a highly compacted timeframe...

NTCA Requests FCC to Waive Limited Aspects of Requirements Relating to Performance Measurement Testing and Requests the Extension of Relief Granted by its Own Motion

(Dec 3) In a petition for waiver filed with the FCC, NTCA requests the commission to waive aspects of the requirements relating to Performance Testing as well extend the 6-month relief granted by its own motion in December 2020. The...

NTCA Proposes that the FCC Retain Existing Implementation Deadlines for Rural Carriers to Adopt Call Authentication Technology

(Nov. 26) In reply comments NTCA stated that nothing has changed since October 2020 that would merit terminating, or truncating in any way, the June 2023 STIR/SHAKEN implementation deadline for small voice service providers to adopt STIR/SHAKEN that was based...

NTCA Encourages FCC to Update Definition of “Library” in its Rules to Clarify Tribal Libraries' Eligibility for Universal Service Fund (USF) E-Rate Funding

(Nov 15) In comments filed with the FCC, NTCA supported the proposal to update the definition of “library” in the agency's E-rate program rules. NTCA stated that the rule change as proposed by the FCC will ease Tribal libraries’ access...

NTCA Urges the FCC to Establish Level Playing Field for Operators with Direct Access to Telephone Numbers

(Nov 15) In reply comments filed with the FCC, NTCA stated that the agency’s direct access to numbering resources rules should strive for accountability, promoting the seamless delivery of calls, and avoidance of arbitrarily differential classification and treatment of various...

NTCA Comments on Updated Rural Telephone Loan Program Adopted by Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and Encourages Agency to Coordinate with Other Broadband Programs

(Nov 4) In comments filed with the Rural Utilities Service, NTCA stated that, as the agency updates the Rural Telephone Loan Program pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, it should note where providers are receiving support from other...