FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has circulated an Order that would create the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) program. This program would require that participating carriers serve all locations in their service areas at 100/20 Mbps or faster service in return for an extension of the A-CAM program support. Such participating carriers would also receive an incremental increase in support for expensive-to-serve areas. Legacy rate-of-return carriers would be able to bring 100/20 Mbps to their customers in return for a term of stable support.
An NPRM and notice of inquiry were also circulated that would seek comment on further reforms to the legacy rate-of-return system and methods for modifying USF program support to support ongoing expenses of broadband networks.
