RUS Accepting Applications For Broadband Loans July 30 – September 30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has released a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) announcing that RUS is accepting applications...
Commissioner Pai Proposes USF Reforms for Rate-of-Return Carriers
Senior Republican FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai has proposed a number of changes to the FCC’s rules that govern the way universal service fund (USF)...
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...
FCC Form 477 Data to Be Released in Anticipation of Mobility Fund Phase II;...
Following the FCC’s release of its Mobility Fund Phase II (MF2) Report & Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and area eligibility criteria...
FCC Outlines Procedures for Third Party Developers to Submit Mobile Speed Test Application Proposals
The FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force (Task Force) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) have adopted a Public Notice outlining...
Alaska CAF Reporting Waiver Denied
An Alaska Communications Services Group, Inc. (ACS) petition for clarification and waiver has been denied by the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau). When implementing...
FCC Initiates Proceeding to Speed Availability of Innovative Technologies and Services
The FCC has initiated a proceeding to ensure that new technologies and services that would serve the public interest are made available to the...
FCC Provides Guidance on Implementation of New Broadband Privacy Rules
The FCC has outlined the effective dates and provided guidance on the implementation of the new broadband privacy rules adopted in the 2016 broadband...
CAF-II Funding Authorized to Satellite and Rural Broadband Providers
The FCC has authorized over $89 million in Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II) funding to six companies, including Viasat, to bring...
FCC Stands Firm on Alaska Plan Fiber Network Map Requirement
The FCC has denied an Alaska Telecom Association (ATA) petition requesting a waiver of the Alaska Plan requirement for support recipients to plan submit fiber...
