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.
RWA Heartened by Senate’s Confirmation of Alan Davidson to Head NTIA
Washington, DC - The Rural Wireless Association is heartened by the confirmation of Alan Davidson to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Davidson has a plethora of technology and innovation experience and has [...]
RWA Applauds the Senate’s Confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC Chairwoman
Washington, DC - The Rural Wireless Association applauds the bipartisan confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel as Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission. Rosenworcel has been greatly effective as Acting Chair these past 11 months, and her prior [...]
RWA Supports Recommendations Made in the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force’s Report
Washington, DC - RWA fully supports the recommendations made by the Federal Communications Commission’s Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in its released report. Among its many recommendations, the Task Force [...]
RWA Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Bipartisan Bill Calling for USF Contribution Reform
Washington, DC - RWA is encouraged by a bipartisan bill that has been introduced in the U.S. Senate, the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act (S. 3236), which would mandate Universal Service Fund contribution reform. Not only does the bill [...]