Auctions Headline August Open Meeting Agenda
The FCC has announced the tentative agenda for its next Open Meeting, scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 2, 2018.
Spectrum...
Colorado Broadband Deployment Board Not Permitted to Apply for CAF Phase II Support
The FCC’s wireline and wireless bureaus (Bureaus) have rejected a request by the Colorado Broadband Deployment Board (Board) that would waive the FCC’s Connect...
FCC Issues Update Regarding Mobility Fund Phase II Challengers
The FCC has released a status update regarding the Mobility Fund Phase II (MF-II) challenge process. As of June 30, 2018, 80 entities obtained...
Alaska Plan Middle Mile Reporting Deadline Extended to August 1 Pending Software Fix
The first filing deadline for Alaska Plan middle-mile data submissions has been extended from July 2, 2018 to August 1, 2018. The FCC’s Wireline...
CAF Phase II Auction Ramping Up with 220 Applicants Approved, Some by Eligibility Waivers
The FCC has approved 220 applicants to participate in the July 24, 2018 Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II auction (Auction 903) for long-term...
Rural Health Care Program Budget Increased to $571 Million
The FCC has adopted a Report and Order that raises the annual funding cap for the Universal Service Fund’s Rural Health Care Program to...
National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier Database Launched in Six States
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has issued a Public Notice announcing that the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier database (National Verifier) is now live in...
3Q 2018 USF Contribution Factor to Drop Again to 17.9%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has proposed that the universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for third quarter (Q3) 2018 be set...
USF Relief Granted to RLEC Broadband Providers
The FCC has granted a 2017 petition filed by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association and USTelecom requesting targeted, temporary forbearance for Rural Local Exchange Carriers...
Pai Proposes Increasing Rural Health Care Program Budget to $571 Million
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has circulated a draft order that would significantly increase funding for the Universal Service Fund’s Rural Health Care Program. The...
