Input Sought on Performance Measurements for Future High-Cost Support Determinations
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Office of Engineering and Technology (Bureaus) are requesting updates to the record on performance measures...
Wireline Bureau Finds Zero 100% Overlap in High-Cost Review
In August 2017, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) conducted its review of study areas potentially subject to the FCC’s “100 percent overlap rule”...
Excess High-Cost Cash Not to Be Counted for 2018 Contribution Factor
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has directed the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) not to consider any excess 2017 high-cost Universal Service Fund...
Hurricane-Affected Schools and Libraries Offered Emergency USF Relief
The FCC has adopted an emergency Order to provide immediate Universal Service Fund (USF) relief to schools and libraries in areas of Texas, Florida,...
Comments on Lifeline Waiver Petition Due by November 27
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on a petition filed by NTCA requesting a temporary waiver of the FCC’s updated Lifeline...
HAC Order Establishes New Compliance Targets for Wireline and Wireless Handsets
The FCC, in a split vote, adopted an Order updating its hearing aid compatibility (HAC) rules for both wireline and wireless handsets. With respect...
FCC Adopts New Rules Permitting Access to Blocked Caller ID Information for Investigation of...
In response to threatening phone calls targeting schools, religious centers and other organizations, the FCC has adopted new rules to allow law enforcement authorities,...
NECA Modification to 2018 High-Cost Formula Approved
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has approved the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) annual average schedule company high-cost loop support (HCLS) formula...
Numerous USF Waivers and Extensions Granted to Hurricane Affected Areas
The FCC, on its own motion, has issued an Order granting emergency interim waivers and extensions of numerous rules and deadlines for the E-rate,...
FCC Opens UP $77M of USF Support to Puerto Rico and USVI
The FCC on its own motion will make up to $76.9 million of high-cost Universal Service Fund (USF) support in Puerto Rico and the...
