Universal Service/ICC
The cable industry has long supported the goals and policies of universal service. NCTA supports clarifying the legal obligation for providers of IP-enabled telephony services to pay into the universal service fund (USF).
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1/30/2012
01/30/12 NCTA Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack 
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Abstract: NCTA Letter from President & CEO Michael K Powell to Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack encouraging the agency to work collaboratively with the FCC to implement the new universal service and intercarrier compensation regime, rather than in an adversarial fashion as advocated by rural telephone companies. The letter also encourages the Rural Utiliti...Attachment: 013012 MKP to Vilsack.pdf (282 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/18/2012
NCTA Comments 01/18/12Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: CAF Order, arguing that the Commission should take additional steps to ensure that support for TOT carriers is targeted to areas with no unsubsidized competitors; WC Docket No. 10-90 and others.Attachment: 011812 10-90 Comments.pdf (75 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/21/2011
NCTA Ex Parte 10/21/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Ex Parte to Chairman Genachowski re: USF; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 07-135, 05-337; GN 09-51; CC Docket Nos. 01-92, 96-45, 03-109Attachment: 102111 10-90 Genachowski exparte.pdf (721 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/24/2011
NCTA Comments 08/24/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Universal Service Fund - Intercarrier Compensation, asking the Commission to adopt reforms consistent with its stated principles; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 07-135, 05-337, 03-109, GN Docket No. 09-51, CC Docket Nos. 01-91, 96-45Attachment: 082411 10-90 comments.pdf (203 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/29/2011
NCTA Letter 07/29/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter providing additional insight into the views of the cable industry as the FCC transitions universal service high-cost support and intercarrier compensation; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 07-135, 05-337, 03-109; GN Docket No. 09-51; CC Docket Nos. 01-92, 96-45Attachment: 072911 10-90 NCTA USF-ICC Reform Points.pdf (76 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/23/2011
NCTA Reply Comment 05/23/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comment re: USF Intercarrier Compensation, urging the Commission to act quickly to modernize and reform universal service high-cost support and the intercarrier compensation system in a fiscally responsible manner to promote the availability of broadband services; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 07-135, 05-337, 03-109, GN Docket No. 09-51, CC Doc...Attachment: 052311 10-90 replies.pdf (58 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
4/18/2011
NCTA Comments 04/18/11Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments on the FCC's USF/Intercarrier Compensation NPRM, urging the Commission to adopt its proposed reforms to the high-coast and intercarrier compensation systems; WC Docket No. 10-90, and 6 others. Attachment: 041811 10-90 USF ICC NPRM Comments.pdf (67 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/21/2010
NCTA Reply Comments 10/21/10Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: High-Cost Universal Service Support; WC Docket No. 05-337, CC Docket No. 96-45Attachment: 102110 05-337 96-45 Reply Comments.pdf (45 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/11/2010
NCTA Reply Comments 08/11/10Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Connect America Fund, A National Broadband Plan For Our Future, High-Cost Universal Service Support; WC Docket No. 10-90, GN Docket No. 09-51, WC Docket No. 05-337Attachment: 081110 10-90 replies.pdf (63 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/12/2010
NCTA Comments 07/12/10Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Connect America Fund, A National Broadband Plan for Our Future, and High-Cost Universal Service Support; WC Docket No. 10-90, GN Docket No. 09-51, WC Docket No. 05-337Attachment: 071210 10-90 Comments.pdf (80 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/22/2010
NCTA Reply Comments 01/22/10Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: A National Broadband Plan For Our Future (GN Docket No. 09-51), High-Cost Universal Support (WC Docket No. 05-337) and Reducing Universal Service Support in Geographic Areas That Are Experiencing Unsupported Facilities-Based Competition (RM-11584)Attachment: 012210 09-51 05-337 Replies.pdf (504 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/5/2009
NCTA Petition for Rulemaking 11/05/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Petition for Rulemaking re: Reducing Universal Service Support in Geographic Areas That Are Experiencing Unsupported Facilities-Based CompetitionAttachment: 110509 RM Petition.pdf (580 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/8/2009
NCTA Comments 05/08/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: High-Cost Universal Service Support and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, urging the Commission to develop an approach that reflects marketplace and regulatory realities; WC Docket No. 05-337, CC Docket No. 96-45Attachment: 050809 05-337 96-45 comments.pdf (53 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/26/2008
NCTA Comments 11/26/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Intercarrier Compensation, urging the Commission to adopt the draft item; WC Docket No. 05-337 and 8 other dockets.Attachment: 112608 05-337 Comments.pdf (94 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/28/2008
NCTA Ex Parte 10/28/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Ex Parte re: Developing a Unifed Intercarrier Compensation Regime, CC Docket No. 01-92, High-Cost Universal Service Support, WC Docket 05-337, IP-Enabled Services, WC Docket No. 04-36, letter from Kyle McSlarrow to Chairman Martin addressing the unified compensation regime.Attachment: 102808 01-92 05-337 04-36 letter.pdf (60 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/27/2008
NCTA ExParte #2 10/27/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Ex Parte re: Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation Regime, CC Docket No. 01-92, High-Cost Universal Service Support, WC Docket No. 05-337, and IP-Enabled Services, WC Docket No. 04-36, from Kyle McSlarrow to Chairman Martin addressing the proposal by AT&T/Verizon.Attachment: 102708 01-92 05-337 04-36 exp.pdf (48 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
4/17/2008
NCTA Comments 04/17/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Using Auctions to Determine Universal Service High Cost Support, encouraging the FCC to take steps to reduce the size of the Universal Service Fund; WC Docket No. 05-337, CC Docket No. 96-45Attachment: 041708 05-337 96-45 comments.pdf (99 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/31/2007
NCTA Comments 05/31/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Using Auctions to Determine Universal Service High Cost Support and Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Services, encouraging the FCC to take steps to reduce the size of the USF; WC Docket No. 05-337 and CC Docket No. 96-45Attachment: 053107 05-337 96-45 comments.pdf (33 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/10/2006
NCTA Comments 10/10/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re Using Auctions to Determine Universal Service High Cost Support, supporting the Joint Board's efforts to limit growth in the Universal Service Fund by adopting a reverse auction mechanism for distribution of funds; WC Docket No. 05-337Attachment: 101006 05-337 Comments.pdf (28 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/9/2006
NCTA Comments 08/09/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Universal Service Contribution Methodology, arguing that USF contributions should be required of interconnected VoIP providers and that the Commission should replace the current methodology with a number-based approach; WC Docket No. 06-122Attachment: 080906 06-122 comments.pdf (22 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
4/18/2003
NCTA Reply Comments 04/18/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, arguing that a capacity-based proposal on switched services would be difficult to implement; CC Docket No. 96-45Attachment: 041803_96-45_replies.pdf (113 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/1/2002
NCTA Reply Comments 07/01/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Appropriate Framework for Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireline Facilities, reiterating that the FCC should carefully scrutinize the current universal service program and address certain threshold issues; CC Docket No. 02-33Attachment: 070102_02-33_replies.pdf (94 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/9/2001
NCTA Reply Comments 07/09/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, urging the FCC to refrain from considering arguments for extending universal service obligations to cable modem service providers; CC Docket No. 96-45 [Also, CC Docket Nos. 98-171, 90-571, 92-237, 99-200, 95-116]Attachment: 070901 96-45 replies.pdf (266 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/11/1999
NCTA Comments 01/11/99Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, reoprting on cable's efforts to provide communication services to schools and libraries; CC Docket No. 96-45Attachment: 011199 96-45 comments.pdf (168 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing