RWA advocates before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on behalf of its members.
From Alaska to Alabama, RWA is dedicated to supporting our member companies in their efforts to extend wireless coverage to our rural communities through our innovative advocacy. Our devoted team of legal and regulatory experts ensures our carrier members have a voice in Washington.
The RWA Advocacy Team:
- Secured a 15% rural service provider bidding credit for the 600 MHz Auction, and formulated and structured the 600 MHz auction for a successful outcome by rightsizing license areas and preventing package bidding.
- Participates in the CAF Phase II proceeding to ensure wireless broadband providers are funded.
- Continues to be deeply involved in the Mobility Fund Phase II proceeding to ensure that rural wireless companies can meet both capex and opex for LTE buildout.
- Files dozens of pleadings, comments and ex partes each year covering issues that impact rural wireless carriers including Universal Service/Mobility Fund/CAF; Spectrum Auctions; Fair and Reasonable Roaming Access to Devices; Unfair Competition.
- Works to ensure that rural wireless companies secure fair and reasonable roaming agreements.
- Ensuring that the FCC fairly addresses the 700 MHz buildout rules, so the spectrum is not warehoused by licensees unwilling to build wireless networks in rural and remote areas.
NG-911 Support Needed in Infrastructure Package
Washington, D.C. - The following statement may be attributed to Carri Bennet, RWA's General Counsel: The Rural Wireless Association (RWA) urges the Trump administration and Congressional leaders to include funding for next-generation 911 (NG-911) services in any [...]
Huawei, Seen as Possible Spy Threat, Boomed Despite U.S. Warnings
The Rural Wireless Association was recently mentioned in a Wall Street Journal story entitled, “Huawei, Seen as Possible Spy Threat, Boomed Despite U.S. Warnings.” The story features RWA Associate Member Huawei, and quotes former RWA [...]
RWA Welcomes White House Focus on Rural Broadband, Urges Additional Action
Washington, D.C., – The Rural Wireless Association, Inc. (“RWA”) welcomes the Trump administration’s focus on rural broadband deployment and infrastructure siting. The President’s action recognizes that broadband access in rural areas is critical to ensuring [...]
RWA Opposes Proposed CBRS Rule Changes, Proposes Alternatives
Washington, D.C., – The Rural Wireless Association, Inc. (“RWA”) filed Comments in response to several proposed changes to the rules governing Priority Access Licenses (“PALs”) in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (“CBRS”) band. Viewed favorably [...]