2016 Tariff Review Plans Now Available
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released an Order announcing the availability of and providing further details on the Tariff Review Plans (TRPs)...
FCC Releases A-CAM Version 2.2, Commences Competitive Coverage Challenge Process
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released Version 2.2 of the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM v2.2), which incorporates the inputs and modifications...
FCC Announces Results of 2016 Urban Rate Survey
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced the results of the 2016 urban rate survey for fixed voice and broadband services. Based on those...
Official Broadband Labels Released
The FCC has released a public notice announcing the official new consumer broadband labels. Internet providers may use the labels, which describe pricing, speeds, latency,...
FCC Expands Lifeline Program To Support Broadband Service
At its March open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an order which modernizes the Federal Lifeline program to allow low income consumers to...
FCC Webinar on Rate-of-Return USF Reform Order Set For April 4
On March 30, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Report and Order, Order and Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...
FCC Releases Rate-of-Return USF Reform Order
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Report and Order, Order, and Order On Reconsideration (Order) that make significant changes to the universal...
Comments to Refresh The Record in Sandwich Isles Cost Proceeding Due April 18
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has asked for comments in order to “refresh the record” in the proceeding to determine whether certain cable lease...
Legislation Would Cap Annual Lifeline Support at $1.5 Billion
Representative Austin Scott (R-GA) has introduced legislation (H.R. 4884) that, if passed, would cap the total amount of support provided through the Federal Lifeline...
Deadlines Announced For Annual ILEC Access Tariff Filings
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has set an effective date of July 1, 2016, for the 2016 annual access charge tariff filings that...
