FCC Approves NECA’s Formula for High-Cost Loop Support Adjustment
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released an Order adopting the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.’s (NECA) formula for the annual average...
Consumers Research Leads Another Appeal of USF Mechanism
Consumers’ Research, Cause Based Commerce, Inc., and 16 individuals have petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to review...
FCC Announces Proposed USF Contribution Factor for Q4 of 2025
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced that the proposed universal service contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2025 will...
FCC Orders Companies to Repay USF Following Audit Reviews
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has ordered seven phone companies to repay over $9 million to the Universal Service Fund (USF)...
WCB Announces Posting of 2025 Tariff Review Plan Workbooks
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released a Public Notice announcing that the 2025 tariff review plan (TRP) workbooks are available for...
WCB Seeks Nominations for Six USAC Board Member Positions
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking nominations for the following Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal...
WCB Announces Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards and Indexed Budget
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has announced updated minimum service standards for Lifeline-supported services and the budget for the Lifeline program...
FCC Seeks Comment on Carolina West Petitions for Supplemental USF Support and Expanded ETC...
The FCC has released a Public Notice seeking comment on two petitions filed by Carolina West Wireless, a North Carolina-based mobile wireless...
Wireline Competition Bureau Extends Lifeline Program Waivers
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has announced an extension of two waivers, originally set to expire on December 1, 2025, for...
Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s USF Authority
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) and affirmed the Federal...
