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...
FCC Proposes to Eliminate BDS Rate Regulation and Tariffing Obligations
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that launches a review of the Commission’s business data...
WCB Announces Counties Where Lifeline Forbearance Applies
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released a Public Notice that lists the counties in which conditional forbearance from the obligation to...
FCC Launches Copper Transition Rulemaking
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes and seeks comment on various deregulatory options for the retirement...
Proposed NANP Fund Size Estimate and Contribution Factor Announced
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced the proposed North American Numbering Plan (NANP) administration fund size estimate and contribution factor for...
WCB Announces Updated Lifeline Minimum Service Standards and Indexed Budget
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has announced updated minimum service standards for Lifeline-supported services and the budget for the Lifeline program...
