The RWA Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Jana Wallace to the Board. Jana is the COO and interim CEO of Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and its subsidiary, Panhandle Telecommunications Systems, Inc. in Guymon, [...]
Elections will be held to elect four (4) Directors: Three (3) Voting (Carrier) Board seats One (1) Supporting/Associate seat Two incumbent Directors are running for re-election. The Nominating Committee is calling for nominations of candidates [...]
The FCC sought comment on new regulatory framework for Business Data Services. RWA's comments focus on the backhaul services aspect of the Business Data Services marketplace. As explained in the comments, this aspect is of critical [...]
The FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on proposed privacy rules for broadband providers. The NPRM is extremely detailed and, if adopted, would place significant regulatory burdens on broadband providers. RWA filed reply [...]
If adopted, the FCC's proposed broadband privacy rules would place significant regulatory burdens on broadband providers. RWA seeks rural-friendly modifications to the proposed rules, including extension of rule implementation dates or exemption from certain rules [...]
RWA, along with NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, provided input on the voluntary wireless network resiliency initiative which aims to promote wireless continuity during disasters and emergencies. The comments emphasize the need for fully [...]
RWA filed comments that will help the FCC draft the Nineteenth Annual Report on the state of competition in mobile wireless services. In its comments, RWA focuses on specific trends in mobile wireless network deployment [...]
RWA recently submitted an ex parte letter to the FCC that underscores the need for ongoing support for mobile wireless services in rural, high-cost areas. The filing also urges the FCC to work through some important [...]
RWA today announced that it will join CTIA Super Mobility 2016 in September in Las Vegas. The continued strategic partnership reinforces the importance of urban and rural carriers working together to meet consumer demand for [...]
Mobility Fund Status Update - Member Action Recommended On December 18, 2015, RWA met with staff from the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau to discuss the Mobility Fund proceeding. The primary purpose of the meeting was to [...]