Rural Iowa Independent Telephone Association

RIITA Delegation to Meet With FCC on USF/ICC Order 

 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an order on October 27th that will dramatically alter rural telecommunications. The Order reforms the Universal Service Fund (USF) and Intercarrier Compensation (ICC) rules.

In response to this action, RIITA Board President Curt Eldred, along with board members Larry Springer and Bob Gannon, will be meeting with the FCC later this month to discuss items that are under reconsideration. Other topics on the table include the regression analysis formula, sufficient and predictable CAF funding for rate of return companies and caps on capital and operating expenses. 

On January 10th, RIITA and ITA co-hosted a FCC Workshop, with over 175 attendees. Even with very knowledgeable speakers and industry experts, it demonstrated the fact that a number of issues are still unknown and/or interpreted differently. Because some petitions for reconsideration have been filed with the FCC, it is important that members stay informed on the latest developments.  

 

Order

FCC Executive Summary

Timeline

 

Industry analysts and consultants are conducting a variety of informational webinars to
help companies understand the full impact of this Order. McLean & Brown have graciously made available their synopsis of the Order available here.

Mc:Lean & Brown  Issue Update Part 1

McLean & Brown Issue Update Part 2

 

  

 

 

 

Learn more about THE GREAT DISCONNECT advocacy efforts here.

During the month of September and October, media tours were conducted throughout the State of Iowa. Visit www.thegreatdisconnect.org to view articles, radio clips and television coverage.

 

More News

 

New Interactive Website Provides USF Data

National Rural Coalition Groups Launch Save Rural Broadband

NTIA Releases National Broadband Map 

Kiesling Report on Rate of Return

  

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2012 RIITA Conference & Expo
March 6 - 9
Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA 

 

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Updates for the Week of January 9th.....

 

If you have already made hotel reservations that you will NOT be using now, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible. This will free up rooms and allow others to make appropriate accommodations. As a reminder of the hotel cancellation policy, any cancellations made after February 6th will be assessed charges for the entire reservation.
 
For attendees needing a hotel room, check back with the hotels shortly before or after the February 6th date.
 
Other critical dates to note include: 
January 16 - Early Bird Registration for Exhibitors
February 14 - Early Bird Registration for Conference

Upcoming Events & Dates  

January 14 - 18
OPASTCO Annual Winter Convention
Lake Buena Vista, FL

 

January 20
RIITA Board of Directors
Des Moines, IA

 

February 9
RIITA Board of Directors
Des Moines, IA

 

February 12 - 15
NTCA Annual Meeting & Expo
San Diego, CA

 

March 6 - 8
RIITA Annual Conference & Expo

 

March 6
RIITA Legislative Day
Iowa State Capitol 
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