NTCA Comments on Midcontinent ‘Unsubsidized Competitor’ Decision

(September 27) In comments to the FCC, NTCA noted that Midcontinent Communications does not satisfy the definition of an unsubsidized competitor due to its lack of a voice offering over its fixed wireless network to the locations for which the companies otherwise would have received Enhanced A-CAM support, and the companies' support should therefore be adjusted accordingly.

NTCA also renewed its request for the commission to address its petition by clarifying that only those companies that provide voice and data on a standalone basis without leveraging high-cost USF support will qualify as an unsubsidized competitor.