FCC Pauses Phase-Out of Voice-Only Lifeline Support
In an Order, the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau paused until December 1, 2027, both the implementation of the phase-out of Lifeline program...
FCC Streamlines Submarine Cable Review Process
The FCC has adopted a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking it says will improve and accelerate...
FCC Seeks to Limit E-Rate Funds Use
The FCC has initiated a contentious rulemaking proceeding in which it seeks to roll back the E-Rate Program. The FCC seeks comment...
FCC Seeks Comment on Shot Clock for Permitting Requests
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to streamline wireline buildouts, proposing new rules to prevent state and local statutes,...
FCC Reminds States of Their Obligation to Regulate Pole Attachments and Seeks Comment on...
The FCC has released a Public Notice reminding states that regulate pole attachments of their duty, pursuant to section 224 of the...
FCC Submits 8th Rip and Replace Report to Congress
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau submitted its Eighth Report to Congress on the implementation of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement...
FCC Announces Unused Rural Health Care Funds Rolling Over
The FCC released a Public Notice announcing the amount of unused funds for the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program that have been...
FCC Proposes Overhaul of High-Cost Support Mechanisms
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on how it can modernize or replace certain existing...
FCC Announces Effective Date for Pole Attachment Rules
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau released a Public Notice announcing May 7, 2026, as the effective date of new Pole Attachment...
WCB Announces IP Transition Workshop
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau announced the FCC will host an industry workshop on July 15 and July 16, 2026, to discuss...
