CAF Phase II Challenge Process Complete
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has concluded the Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II challenge process and has released an updated list of...
Comment Sought on Extending CAF-II/RBE Letter of Credit Waiver
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on whether to extend a limited waiver that was granted last year to...
FCC Facilitates Additional Access to 4.9 GHz Band Spectrum for FirstNet
The FCC has adopted an Eighth Report and Order that will allow the 4.9 GHz Nationwide Band Manager to apply for a...
FCC Denies Appeals of DISH and AT&T Regarding EBB Program Disbursements
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has issued an Order denying the Requests for Review of DISH Wireless, L.L.C., AT&T Services, Inc. and...
FCC Chairman Announces Plans To “Reboot” Lifeline For The Internet Age
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has announced that he is circulating proposals to modernize the universal service Lifeline program. The proposals will be part of...
Limited Relief Granted on Letter of Credit Requirements
The FCC has granted a limited waiver to all Auction 903 winners in connection with their letters of credit (LOCs) to secure...
FCC Seeks Comment on TracFone Lifeline Clarification Request
The Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) seeks comment on a request for clarification filed by TracFone Wireless, Inc. (TracFone) of the Lifeline minimum service standards...
Tariff Procedures Announced for 2017 Broadband-Only Loop Service; Filing Deadlines Fall around Holidays
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued an Order establishing procedures for the filing of access charge tariffs and Tariff Review Plans for...
Letter of Credit Relief Sought for CAF-II; Comments Due April 13
A coalition of 21 Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II) winners from Auction 903 has filed petitions with the FCC to retroactively...
ReConnect Awards Announced for Five States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced awards for rural broadband funding in five states (Arizona, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, and Washington),...
