West Kentucky Telco Scores Waiver of ICC Recovery Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has granted West Kentucky and Tennessee Telecommunications Cooperative (West Kentucky)'s petition for waiver of certain intercarrier compensation...
Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards and Budget Announced
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced the newly calculated minimum speed and usage standards for Lifeline-supported fixed broadband service. The Bureau also...
Comment Sought on Proposed E-Rate Eligible Services List by July 21
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a Public Notice seeking comment on its proposed eligible services list (ESL) for the schools and...
Q3 2017 USF Contribution Factor Dips to 17.1%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the third quarter (Q3) of 2017 will...
Comment Sought on Updated Model-Based CAF Phase II Census Blocks by July 7
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released and is seeking comment on an updated list of census blocks eligible for Connect America Fund...
Skilled Nursing Facilities Now Eligible for Rural Health Care Program Support
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order implementing the Rural Healthcare Connectivity Act of 2016, which amends...
Proposed Penalty Raised to $22.5 Million for USF Rural Health Care Program Violations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has increased its proposed fine on Network Services Solutions, LLC (NSS) and its chief executive from $21.7...
Comment Deadlines Announced for MFII Petitions for Reconsideration
The FCC has set comment deadlines for seven petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of a number of the policies and procedures the Commission adopted...
House Letter Urges More Funding for Rural Broadband
102 Members of the House of Representatives, led by Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND), have signed a bipartisan letter urging the FCC to ensure adequate...
O’Rielly Applauds USAC CEO Exit
In a statement, Commissioner Michael O’Rielly touted the resignation of Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) CEO Chris Henderson as “an opportunity for to...
