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...
$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...
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...
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...
FCC Grants Waivers of Geocoded Location Data Deadline
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted several petitions filed in 2019 to waive the prior year's March 1, 2018 deadline to...
FCC Proposes Rules to Remove Bad Actors from Federally-Funded Programs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has proposed new rules to protect federal funds from misuse. The rules provide the Commission...
Eligible Locations Adjustment Process (ELAP) Order Issued for CAF-II Location Adjustments
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued an Order establishing a Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II) voluntary location adjustment process...
More CAF Phase II Funds Authorized
Over $61.8 million in Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II funding has been announced for 15 winning bidders to bring 10/1 Mbps...
$112.2M of CAF Phase II Support Authorized in Nine States
The FCC has issued a Public Notice announcing authorization for 1,031 Connect American Fund (CAF) Phase II winning bids amounting to nearly...
