Associations Seek Extension of Small ISP Net Neutrality Exemption
The Competitive Carriers Association, American Cable Association, NTCA and the Wireless ISP Association encouraged the FCC to extend the exemption for small broadband internet access service (BIAS) providers from the enhanced transparency requirements established by the 2015 net neutrality order,…
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said a Wednesday CCA news release. “The FCC should grant small BIAS providers serving 250,000 subscribers or less a waiver from the enhanced transparency rules before the December 15, 2016 expiration date, to remain in effect until the small provider exemption is addressed through a notice and comment proceeding,” it said. “This important exemption expires next week,” said CCA President Steve Berry. “Even in this time of transition, the Commission needs to reach consensus and protect small providers from the prospect of facing substantial compliance burdens simply because the Commission failed to act as planned.”