Universal Service
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).
Filings
Recent Filings
11/5/2009
NCTA Petition for Rulemaking 11/05/09
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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