MF-II Coverage Data to Be Released Publicly
The FCC Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force (Task Force) and other bureau and office staff wish to publicly release certain mobile broadband...
Comments on NECA Revisions to Average Schedule Formulas Due by March 4
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comment on the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.’s (NECA) proposed modification of average schedule formulas,...
RDOF Order Adopted with Changes and Despite Data Concerns
The FCC has adopted an order for its upcoming $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to bring 25/3 Mbps or better...
List of Phased Down Legacy Support Carriers Updated
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau has updated its list of fixed competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) whose legacy support is being phased...
HUBB Reporting Guidance Issued for Previously Exempted CAF-BLS Carriers
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) provides guidance to rate-of-return carriers receiving Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF-BLS) that previously were...
Chairman Pai Touts RDOF with List of States & Locations
In an effort to promote the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), which is on the Commission's January 30 meeting agenda, Chairman Ajit...
$20.4 Billion RDOF to Take Center Stage at January FCC Meeting
The $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) will be considered at the FCC’s January 28, 2020 open meeting, according to Chairman...
Waiver Granted for FCC Form 509 Filers
Similar to last year, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted a waiver of the FCC’s rules to allow rate-of-return local...
USF Contribution Factor Dips to 21.2%
The universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2020 has been announced at 21.2 percent. This...
FCC Grants Waivers of Geocoded Location Data Deadline
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) granted several petitions filed in 2019 to waive the prior year's March 1, 2018 deadline to...
















