CenturyLink Accepts $505 Million in CAF II Support
CenturyLink, Inc., on behalf of its incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) affiliates, has accepted $505,703,762 in annual Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II support...
Bureau Adopts Methodology to Calculate Reasonable Comparability Benchmarks
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has adopted a specific methodology for calculating reasonable comparability benchmarks for fixed broadband services. On an annual basis,...
Senator Ayotte Re-Introduces “USF Fairness” Bill
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) has introduced the “USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015″ (S. 734). The bill would require that at least 75% of the...
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...
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...
2019 Urban Rate Survey Results Announced for Fixed Voice & Broadband
The 2019 urban rate survey results for fixed voice and broadband services have been released by the FCC’s Wireline Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau). The FCC...
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Guidance Provided on FCC Telehealth Program as Rules Take Effect
The FCC has issued a Public Notice providing guidance on its newly adopted $200 million COVID-19 Telehealth Program to fund telecommunications, information...
Federal-State Joint Board to Examine, Recommend Changes to USF Contribution Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released an Order which asks the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (Joint Board) to provide recommendations on...
Net Neutrality and 988 Georouting Items Slated for Vote at April 25 Meeting
The FCC's April 25, 2024 open meeting is poised to dominate headlines as the Commission puts its divisive new Net Neutrality Order...
