The FCC should adopt as soon as possible...

The FCC should adopt as soon as possible a “carefully constructed” transition from legacy support mechanisms to a new mechanism focused on supporting broadband-capable networks, as it considers updates to the existing high-cost rules for areas served by rural rate-of-return-regulated LECs, NTCA and several other organizations told Wireline Bureau staff Tuesday, according to an ex parte notice (http://bit.ly/1r9iEm3) posted to docket 10-90 Wednesday. Also attending the meeting were representatives from the National Exchange Carrier Association, TDS Telecom, Totah Communications, USTelecom and WTA, as well as Jeff Smith of GVNW and Paul Cooper of Fred Williamson & Associates.