FCC Opens Inquiry on Eliminating State and Local Barriers to Wireline Deployments
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on ways that local and state governments prohibit the deployment of wireline...
WCB Seeks Comment on Proposed E-Rate Eligible Services List
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on the proposed eligible services list (ESL) for the E-Rate program for funding...
FCC Removes 386 Outdated Wireline Rules and Requirements
As part of the FCC’s ongoing “Delete, Delete, Delete” deregulatory initiative, the FCC has adopted a Direct Final Rule, which removes 386...
New Blocking Rule for Do-Not-Originate List to Take Effect December 15
On February 27, 2025, the FCC adopted an Eighth Report and Order, which established a new rule requiring all U.S.-based providers in...
Comment Sought on Tin Can VoIP Petition for Declaratory Ruling
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on Far Homes, Inc. d/b/a Tin Can’s (Tin Can) Petition for Declaratory Ruling...
WCB Denies CRC CAF Phase II Waiver Request
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has denied a petition filed by CRC Communications LLC (CRC) seeking waiver of section 54.320(d) of...
FCC Orders Companies to Repay USF Following Audit Reviews
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has ordered seven phone companies to repay over $9 million to the Universal Service Fund (USF)...
Wireless Infrastructure, Wireline Buildout, Phone Jamming Highlight September FCC Open Meeting Agenda
The FCC has published the tentative agenda for its September 2025 Open Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, at...
Comment Sought on TRACED Act Obligations Regarding STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID Authentication
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released a Public Notice seeking comment on two recurring statutory obligations under the Telephone Robocall...
WCB Seeks Nominations for Six USAC Board Member Positions
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking nominations for the following Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal...
