Mobility Fund Remains Critical to Small Carriers, Rural Wireless Association Says
The Rural Wireless Association takes issue with arguments that the FCC doesn't need to approve a new mobility fund, it told the commission. RWA specifically cited recent speeches by FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly. At a Competitive Carriers Association event, O’Rielly…
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said small carriers should instead focus on preserving a role for mobility in the USF high-cost fund (see 1510080024). The FCC “has recognized that mobile voice and mobile broadband services are increasingly important to consumers and the nation’s economy, and that ubiquitous mobile overage must be a national priority,” RWA said. “The continuing need for dedicated support for mobile voice and broadband services remains as critical as ever, and it will persist as wireless networks evolve to Fifth Generation mobile technologies.” RWA filed a report on a recent meeting with Wireless Bureau officials.