National Verifier to Undergo Full Launch in Initial Six States

The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announced that, effective November 2, 2018, the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier (National Verifier) will undergo a hard launch...

Broadband Comparability Benchmark Methodology Comment Deadline Set

Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Wireline Competition Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment regarding a specific methodology for...

4-Month CAF-II Location Adjustment Window Opens April 1

The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced its Eligible Locations Adjustment Process (ELAP) window for Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II...

USAC Board Members Sought

The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking nominations for 12 board member positions on the Universal Service Administrative...

Open Internet 2.0 on its Way as FCC Adopts Proposed Rulemaking Notice

In a 2-1 vote, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to undo the actions taken in the agency’s 2015...

FCC Proposes Emergency Alert System Changes

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Public Notice seeking comment on several proposed changes to the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The Notice...

New IP Transition Rules for Copper Retirement and Section 214 Discontinuances

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that establish new...

Windstream Waiver Petition Addresses Uncollectible Halo Revenues

Price cap carrier Windstream Services, LLC (Windstream), on behalf of 24 of its incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) subsidiaries has requested a waiver of...

FCC Seeks Additional Consumer Advisory Committee Applications

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is seeking additional applications for Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) membership.  Applications must be received by 11:59 pm EDT....

Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Termination of Dormant Proceedings

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) has released a Public Notice seeking comment on the possible termination...
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