List of Phased Down Legacy Support Carriers Updated
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau has updated its list of fixed competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) whose legacy support is being phased...
HUBB Reporting Guidance Issued for Previously Exempted CAF-BLS Carriers
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) provides guidance to rate-of-return carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF-BLS) that previously were...
Chairman Pai Touts RDOF with List of States & Locations
In an effort to promote the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), which is on the Commission's January 30 meeting agenda, Chairman Ajit...
Trump Administration Proposes to Streamline NEPA Requirements
The Trump Administration, through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), has proposed to streamline regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),...
$20.4 Billion RDOF to Take Center Stage at January FCC Meeting
The $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) will be considered at the FCC’s January 28, 2020 open meeting, according to Chairman...
Comment on Form 499 Changes Requested by January 27, 2020
Comment is sought on various proposed changes to FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q and their respective instructions. Form 499-A is the annual...
Waiver Granted for FCC Form 509 Filers
Similar to last year, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted a waiver of the FCC’s rules to allow rate-of-return local...
CAF-II Funding Authorized to Satellite and Rural Broadband Providers
The FCC has authorized over $89 million in Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II) funding to six companies, including Viasat, to bring...
FCC Issues Order Clarifying VoIP Symmetry Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has adopted an Order on Remand and Declaratory Ruling (Order) that clarifies when Voice-over-Internet Protocol...
USF Contribution Factor Dips to 21.2%
The universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2020 has been announced at 21.2 percent. This...
