RDOF Auction Procedures Proposed
The FCC voted 3-2 to propose bidding procedures for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction (Auction 904) for $16...
Optional 5G Certification Window for Legacy High-Cost ETCs Opened until August 16
The Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force has announced the opening of an optional certification window for eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) to certify...
FCC Authorizes Additional CAF-II Support
The FCC has authorized over $240 million in Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF-II) support from Auction 903 to four companies to...
USAC Board Nominations Due by October 27
Nominations are being sought for six open Board member positions on the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors. USAC Board members serve...
Fundamental Changes Coming To The Lifeline Program
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has circulated an order that will modernize the universal service Lifeline program. Chairman Wheeler made the announcement by...
FCC Chairman Proposes Permanent $1.5 Billion Increase in E-Rate Funding
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler is circulating an order to his fellow FCC Commissioners for consideration at the FCC December open meeting...
Federal Court Rejects Hurricanes Irma and Maria Funding Appeal
The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has rejected claims by Tri-County Telephone Association (Tri-County), that the...
FCC Temporarily Waives Budget Control Mechanism for Legacy Rate-of-Return Carriers
The FCC has issued an Order waiving the application of the budget control mechanism for rate-of-return carriers that receive legacy high-cost universal...
Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards and Budget Announced
The FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced the newly calculated minimum speed and usage standards for Lifeline-supported fixed broadband service. The Bureau also...
Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards and Budget Announced
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced the newly calculated minimum speed and usage standards for Lifeline-supported fixed broadband service. The Bureau also...
