WCB Extends Waiver Pausing Phase-Out of Voice-Only Lifeline Support and Increases in Minimum Standards...
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has extended a waiver pausing the scheduled phase-out of Lifeline support for voice-only services and the annual...
WCB Announces Lifeline-Supported Conditional Forbearance Counties
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced the Lifeline-supported counties where conditional forbearance applies, pursuant to the Commission’s 2016 Lifeline Order. The...
WCB Partially Grants Waiver Petitions of NTCA and AT&T Concerning ACP Non-Usage Monitoring
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has partially granted petitions for limited waiver filed by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association and AT&T...
WCB Extends RHC Program Nationwide Waiver of Rural Rates Database
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has extended a waiver of the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program’s Telecommunications (Telecom) program rules allowing health...
WCB Extends RHC Program Waiver of Rates Database for Alaska
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has extended a waiver of the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program’s Telecommunications (Telecom) program allowing health...
Federal Government Transitioning Away from DUNS Number to UEI Number
The federal government will no longer use the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number for entity registration in the U.S. General Services...
RDOF Applicant Denied ETC Waiver
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has denied the request of RHMD, LLC (RHMD) seeking a waiver of the June 7, 2021...
WCB Provides Additional Guidance in Wake of ACP Transition Period
The Wireline Competition Bureau has issued an Order providing additional guidance on the requirements for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ahead of...
FCC Adopts Consent Decree Concerning Lifeline Investigation into NewPhone
The FCC has adopted a Consent Decree entered into with NewPhone to resolve an investigation concerning whether NewPhone violated the Commission’s Lifeline...
FCC Seeks Comment on E-Rate Program Competitive Bidding Process
The FCC has approved an Order which seeks comment on improving transparency and efficiency in the E-Rate program competitive bidding process. In...
