Auction 903 CAF-II Performance Testing Clarified
In conjunction with various changes the FCC made to performance testing requirements for Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II) support won in...
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...
GAO Report Examines FCC Reforms and Effectiveness of Lifeline Program
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has submitted a report to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation which summarizes...
FCC Grants Waivers of Initial Lifeline Certification Rules
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted permanent waivers of the FCC’s initial Lifeline certification rules to six states and the Eligible Telecommunications...
Support Reductions Coming to Rate-of-Return Carriers in September 2016
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced that rate-of-return carriers will see reductions to their universal service support starting September 2016 as a result...
Vermont ETCs Must Enter Lifeline Subscriber Data into NLAD by November 1
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted the Vermont Public Service Department’s (Department) request to participate in the National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD). ...
Comment Sought on Extending CAF-II/RBE Letter of Credit Waiver
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on whether to extend a limited waiver that was granted last year to...
Reseller Appeals Sent Back to USAC
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has remanded to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) several appeals filed by resellers who are seeking credit...
RDOF Auction 904 Guidance and Tutorials Available in Advance of July 15 Application Deadline
With the Auction 904 auction procedures public notice released and a July 15, 2020 application deadline established, the FCC has started publishing...
FCC Partially Grants XO Petition; Clarifies Wholesale USF Contribution Rules
The FCC has issued an Order on Reconsideration that addresses a petition filed by XO Communications Services, LLC (XO) which sought clarification or partial...
