WCB Approves NECA’s Proposed High-Cost Loop Support Formula
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has adopted an Order to approve National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.’s (NECA) proposed high-cost loop support (HCLS)...
Siskiyou Telephone Seeks High-Cost Support Waiver
The FCC has released a Public Notice seeking comment on a Petition for Waiver filed by Siskiyou Telephone Company, which seeks a...
FCC Announces Renewed Funding Eligibility of Certain RDOF CBGs
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has announced that certain census block groups (CBG), which were limited to exclusive support from the...
Q Link Convicted of Fraud in Connection with Lifeline Program Participation
The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau has issued a letter announcing Q Link Wireless’s notice of conviction for conspiring to commit: (1)...
FCC Adopts Alaska Connect Fund Program to Continue Ongoing High-Cost Fixed and Mobile Support...
The FCC has adopted a Report and Order establishing the Alaska Connect Fund program to provide ongoing support for both mobile and...
FCC Grants Waivers for Hurricane Helene-Affected Areas Under Presidential and Emergency Declarations
Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the southeast, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has granted a partial waiver of...
FCC Announces Proposed USF Contribution Factor for Q4 of 2024
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2024 will...
BDS Tariff Effective Date Extended to November 1
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has adopted an Order providing a limited waiver of its rules for price cap LECs and rate-of-return...
Petition Seeking to Reverse Starlink’s RDOF Denial Dismissed
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has dismissed a Petition for Reconsideration filed in January 2024 by Virginia resident Greg Weisiger, who...
FCC Jumpstarts 5G Rural Fund with Modified Rules
The FCC has adopted a Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration modifying the previous framework for the 5G Fund for...
