House Bills Would End Lifeline Support for Mobile Service and Require Lifeline Subscribers to...
Two bills proposing major changes to the FCC’s Lifeline program have been introduced in the House of Representatives:
Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA) has introduced...
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...
Comments on USF Cap NPRM Due July 15
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) recently released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing an overall cap on the Universal Service...
2019 USF Contribution Factor Hovers at 20%
The universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for first quarter (1Q) 2019 is set to drop slightly by one-tenth of a point to 20.0 percent....
Price Cap Carriers Accept $1.5 Billion in Annual CAF Phase II Support
In April 2015, the FCC formally offered annual Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II support to 10 price cap incumbent local exchange carriers with...
FCC Extends PR Fund and Connect USVI Fund Support for Two Years
The FCC has adopted a Report and Order extending Puerto Rico Fund and Connect USVI Fund mobile support , which was set...
False Claims Act Lawsuit Ensnarls NECA Member Companies
A False Claims Act lawsuit, also known as a qui tam action, has been filed on behalf of the United States Government against NECA...
Comments on A-CAM Budget Increase Due By February 13
After high demand for Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) support created a budget shortfall, the FCC last month issued an Order and Further...
FCC Modifies Letter of Credit Rules
The Commission adopted changes to its rules governing Letters of Credit (LOCs). The adopted rules provide administrative relief and lessen financial burdens...
Legislation Would Cap Annual Lifeline Support at $1.5 Billion
Representative Austin Scott (R-GA) has introduced legislation (H.R. 4884) that, if passed, would cap the total amount of support provided through the Federal Lifeline...
