Updated CAF Phase II Auction Technical Guide Released
FCC staff has released an updated Technical Guide providing technical and mathematical guidance on bidding procedures and bid processing algorithms in the upcoming Connect...
Comments on NECA Revisions to Average Schedule Formulas Sought by February 15
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comment on the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.'s (NECA) proposed modification of average schedule formulas, which were...
Net Neutrality MOU with FTC Sets Stage for FCC’s Title II Rollback Plans
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has released a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the FCC and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would govern...
Colorado ETC Must Return $6.7M in USF Overpayments
The FCC has rejected a challenge by Colorado eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) Blanca Telephone Company (Blanca) to the FCC Office of the Managing Director’s...
National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier Soft Launch Pushed into 2018
The anticipated December 2017 soft launch of the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier in six states (Colorado, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming) has...
2018 Urban Rate Survey Results Announced for Fixed Voice & Broadband
The results of the 2018 urban rate survey for fixed voice and broadband services have been released by the FCC's Wireline Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau)....
Input Sought on Performance Measurements for Future High-Cost Support Determinations
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Office of Engineering and Technology (Bureaus) are requesting updates to the record on performance measures...
Wireline Bureau Finds Zero 100% Overlap in High-Cost Review
In August 2017, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) conducted its review of study areas potentially subject to the FCC’s “100 percent overlap rule”...
Excess High-Cost Cash Not to Be Counted for 2018 Contribution Factor
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has directed the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) not to consider any excess 2017 high-cost Universal Service Fund...
Hurricane-Affected Schools and Libraries Offered Emergency USF Relief
The FCC has adopted an emergency Order to provide immediate Universal Service Fund (USF) relief to schools and libraries in areas of Texas, Florida,...