Counties Receiving Conditional Forbearance from Lifeline Voice Obligation Announced
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released its latest Public Notice announcing the counties in which conditional forbearance from the obligation to offer...
Acceptances of Further Revised A-CAM Offers Announced
175 rate-of-return companies electing 210 revised offers of Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) support in 39 states have been authorized by the FCC’s...
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...
Form 481 Deadline Waiver Requests Denied
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has denied several petitions for waiver of the deadline for submitting audited financial statements in connection with the...
Proposed NANP Fund Size Estimate and Contribution Factor for Fiscal Year 2019 Announced
The Wireline Competition Bureau has announced the proposed North American Numbering Plan (NANP) Administration fund size estimate and contribution factor for the fiscal year...
Auctions Headline August Open Meeting Agenda
The FCC has announced the tentative agenda for its next Open Meeting, scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 2, 2018.
Spectrum...
Rule Changes Set Stage for Nationwide Number Portability
At its July Open Meeting, the FCC adopted a Report and Order (R&O) that modifies outdated Commission rules in order to pave the way...
Auction 903 Bidders Reminded of ETC Designation Requirements
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is reminding participants in the upcoming Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF Phase II) auction (Auction 903) about the...
Petition for Stay of Tribal Lifeline Support Limitations Denied
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has denied a joint petition for an administrative stay of the 2017 Lifeline Order filed by three eligible...
Alaska Plan Middle Mile Reporting Deadline Extended to August 1 Pending Software Fix
The first filing deadline for Alaska Plan middle-mile data submissions has been extended from July 2, 2018 to August 1, 2018. The FCC’s Wireline...
