WTA News

Rural Groups File Comments Critical of NBC/Comcast Merger

On August 19th, WTA joined NTCA and the FACT Coalition (made up of OPASTCO, NRTC and RICA) in filing additional comments opposing the proposed NBC/Comcast merger without eight conditions being met.

Rural Associations File Comments on Pole Attachment Rule Changes

On August 16th, WTA joined NTCA, OPASTCO, and ERTA in filing comments at the FCC in regards to an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on its rules regarding pole attachments.

Rural Associations File Reply Comments on Set-Top Box Regulations

Today, WTA joined OPASTCO, NTCA, ITTA and RICA in filing reply comments at the FCC regarding its NOI on video set-top boxes.  Initial comments by the rural associations were filed on June 14th.

Rural Associations Reply to Comments on FCC’s Broadband Universal Service Reform Proceeding

On August 11th, WTA, NECA, OPASTCO, NTCA, and the Rural Alliance submitted reply comments to the FCC on its National Broadband Plan Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry.  41 State Associations concurred with the filing.  The group also issued a press release to accompany the comments.

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9/1/2010 :: USTelecom Welcomes Further Study of Open Internet Proceeding

The Federal Communications Commission issued a public notice seeking comment on two complex issues involved in the open Internet proceeding. The first seeks input on treatment of specialized broadband Internet services, and the second asks whether open Internet rules should apply to wireless broadband services.

7/27/2010 :: USTelecom Lauds House Passage of Disabilities Bill

The House voted 348-23 for a bill (HR 3101), the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, that would improve access to communications technologies for people with disabilities.

7/22/2010 :: USTelecom Endorses Boucher-Terry USF Bill

Today, Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA), the Chairman of the House Communications Subcommittee, and Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE), introduced a bill, the Universal Service Reform Act of 2010, which would reform the USF and intercarrier compensation programs.

7/21/2010 :: USTelecom Praises Committee Passage of Disabilities Bill

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed a bill (H.R. 3101), the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, that would improve access to communications technologies for people with disabilities.

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NTIA

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Launches First Telecommunications Science Video Series for the Public

ITS, a division of NTIA, released a collection of online training and educational videos for public viewing. These videos cover telecommunications topics ranging from an easily understandable review of the fundamentals of radio spectrum — such as defining decibels using common logarithms — to in-depth explanations of complex engineering issues like resolving signal-interference problems.

NTIA Announces Recovery Act Investment to Expand Broadband Internet Access and Economic Opportunities in Illinois

NTIA announced a nearly $9 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investment to expand and upgrade public computer centers in locations throughout Chicago and provide technology and job assistance training to residents, with a focus on at-risk youth, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the unemployed.

Notice of Inquiry: Cybersecurity, Innovation and the Internet Economy

The Department of Commerce’s Internet Policy Task Force is conducting a comprehensive review of the nexus between cybersecurity challenges in the commercial sector and innovation in the Internet economy. The Department seeks comments on measures to improve cybersecurity while sustaining innovation. The Department intends to issue a report that will contribute to the Administration’s domestic and international policies and activities in advancing both cybersecurity and the Internet economy. (455 KB PDF file)

NTIA Announces Recovery Act Investment to Improve Broadband Adoption by People with Disabilities

NTIA announced a nearly $15 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investment to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, and improve communications for people with disabilities nationwide. The grant to Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD) intends to expand broadband adoption among people who are deaf and hard of hearing and provide them with tools to more fully participate in the digital economy.

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