Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Membership and First Meeting Announced
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has appointed 29 members to the Commission's newly created Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC). The committee's mission is to give...
One-Time Waiver Granted for FCC Form 509 Filers
On its own motion, the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted a one-time waiver of the FCC's rules to allow rate-of-return local exchange carriers...
FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force Releases Training Videos for Fixed Service Providers Responding to...
The FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force has released two training videos to assist internet service providers in responding to individual and bulk...
Bureau Claims New Rate-Of-Return Cost Model Increases High-Cost Support
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released an updated version of the rate-of-return local exchange carrier cost model: the Alternative Connect America Cost Model...
Comment Sought on Proposed E-Rate Eligible Services List by July 21
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a Public Notice seeking comment on its proposed eligible services list (ESL) for the schools and...
Media Bureau Grants Blanket Extension of New Truth-in-Billing Requirements in the Television Viewer Protection...
The Media Bureau (Bureau) has granted a blanket extension until December 20, 2020, of the effective date of new truth-in-billing requirements of...
FCC Resolves Investigation of TerraCom and YourTel Privacy Violations
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) has entered into a Consent Decree resolving its investigation into whether TerraCom, Inc. (TerraCom), and YourTel America, Inc. (YourTel)...
More CAF Phase II Funds Authorized
Over $61.8 million in Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II funding has been announced for 15 winning bidders to bring 10/1 Mbps...
Ninth Circuit Affirms FTC Authority over ISPs
In an en banc decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may regulate...
Net Neutrality Roll-Back and Enhanced Network Transparency Requirements to Become Effective June 11, 2018
The FCC’s 2018 Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order and Order largely repealing the so-called “Open Internet” regulatory framework implemented by the prior FCC Chairman...
