WCB Announces Counties where Conditional Forbearance from Lifeline Voice Obligation Applies
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced the counties in which conditional forbearance from the obligation to offer Lifeline-supported voice service applies. ...
Comments on Request for Waiver of VoIP ICC Rules Due August 4
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced that it is seeking comment on a petition for waiver of certain VoIP intercarrier compensation (ICC) rates...
Q4 2017 USF Contribution Factor Leaps to 18.8%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017 will...
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed E-Rate Program Eligible Services List
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (the Bureau) is seeking comment on the proposed E-Rate program’s eligible services list (ESL) for the 2022...
New Line Count Filing Deadline Pushed to July 31 for A-CAM and Alaska Plan...
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) on June 30, 2020 granted a brief, limited waiver of the deadline for rate-of-return carriers receiving...
USF Contribution Factor Climbs to 17.4 Percent
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the second quarter of 2015 will be...
USAC’s Application of Ten Percent Rule Upheld
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has denied several pending requests for review of audit findings related to whether certain mixed-use private line revenues...
A-CAM Corrections Affect 32 Carriers
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced technical corrections to the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) that affect 32 specific A-CAM eligible...
FCC Seeks Comment on Pole Attachment Petition
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comment on a petition for declaratory ruling filed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) on...
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...
