ACA Commends Commission for Granting Association’s Request for More Time
FCC Form 477 collects data on local telephone and broadband Internet access lines from providers on a semi-annual basis (usually, on March 1 and September 1). Data obtained from this form is used to describe the deployment of broadband infrastructure and competition to provide local telecommunications services.
For the first time, Form 477 can only be submitted to the Commission electronically. Moreover, interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers must file, and broadband subscribership information must be reported by census tract.
In its February 10 filing, ACA asked the Commission to consider an extension for broadband and telephone providers to submit the new Form 477. The Association argued for the extension in subsequent meetings with the Office of Acting Chairman Copps and Commissioner McDowell.
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About the American Cable Association
Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing nearly 1,000 smaller and medium-sized, independent cable companies who provide broadband services for more than 7 million cable subscribers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory and legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA’s members work together to advance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitiveness and viability of their business. For more information, visit www.americancable.org.