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...
Comment Sought on Ligado (Formerly LightSquared) Applications and Refreshed Record
The FCC is seeking comment on various filings and submissions from Ligado Networks LLC (Ligado), the re-branded former LightSquared company that emerged from bankruptcy....
Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force Assembled
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has announced the formation of the Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force to administer the upcoming Universal Service Fund-related auctions. The...
Surrogate Cost Methodology Waiver Granted for December 2016 Tariff Filings
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has waived on its own motion the FCC rules that limit the costs that must be shifted from...
FCC Proposes Steps to Prepare for an Auction of Spectrum in the 37 GHz,...
The FCC has adopted a Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing steps to prepare for an auction of the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz,...
Bureau Denies ACS Request For Waiver of Certain CAF Phase I Deployment Obligations
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has denied a petition filed by ACS of Anchorage, ACS of Northland, ACS of Fairbanks, and ACS of...
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...
Form 508 Forecasted Cost & Revenue Data for Broadband Loop Support Due by October...
The FCC is requiring all carriers to file forecasted cost and revenue data for the first half of 2017 (i.e., the period from January...
FCC Offers Guidance on CAF Broadband Geo-Location Reporting Portal Ahead of 2017 Rollout
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has issued a public notice providing guidance to various Connect America Fund (CAF) recipients regarding their upcoming obligations to...
O’Rielly Notes Mobility Fund Phase II Likely for 2016, Suggests Reforms in Advance
After dismissing the need for and likelihood of Mobility Fund Phase II (MF2) , FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly in his latest blog post concedes...
