Comments on Lifeline Waiver Petition Due by November 27
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on a petition filed by NTCA requesting a temporary waiver of the FCC’s updated Lifeline...
HAC Order Establishes New Compliance Targets for Wireline and Wireless Handsets
The FCC, in a split vote, adopted an Order updating its hearing aid compatibility (HAC) rules for both wireline and wireless handsets. With respect...
FCC Adopts New Rules Permitting Access to Blocked Caller ID Information for Investigation of...
In response to threatening phone calls targeting schools, religious centers and other organizations, the FCC has adopted new rules to allow law enforcement authorities,...
NECA Modification to 2018 High-Cost Formula Approved
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has approved the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) annual average schedule company high-cost loop support (HCLS) formula...
Numerous USF Waivers and Extensions Granted to Hurricane Affected Areas
The FCC, on its own motion, has issued an Order granting emergency interim waivers and extensions of numerous rules and deadlines for the E-rate,...
FCC Opens UP $77M of USF Support to Puerto Rico and USVI
The FCC on its own motion will make up to $76.9 million of high-cost Universal Service Fund (USF) support in Puerto Rico and the...
FCC’s Packed October Agenda Includes 3.5 GHz, HAC and Hurricane USF Relief Items
The FCC has announced its lengthy tentative agenda for its October 24, 2017 open meeting, which will including the following:
A Puerto Rico and...
DIRS Deactivated for Hurricane Irma, Likely to Reactive for Hurricane Maria
The FCC’s Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) has been deactivated at the request of the FEMA for areas affected by Hurricane Irma, which included...
USAC Board Nominations Due by October 27
Nominations are being sought for six open Board member positions on the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors. USAC Board members serve...
Q4 2017 USF Contribution Factor Leaps to 18.8%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017 will...
