FCC Adopts Supply Chain Order
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a Third Report and Order to implement the supply chain Reimbursement Program, which reimburses advanced communications...
Comment on Form 499 Changes Due by August 1
The FCC is seeking comment on various proposed changes to FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q and their respective instructions for 2022. Form 499-A...
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...
Wireline Competition Bureau Releases Report on State of the Lifeline Marketplace
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released a report that summarizes the state of the Lifeline marketplace, discusses affordable communications accessibility for...
List of Phased Down Legacy Support Carriers Updated
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has updated its list of fixed competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) whose legacy support began phase down starting...
Wireline Competition Bureau Extends Lifeline Waiver
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (the Bureau) waived a number of Lifeline program rules in seven previous Orders to provide necessary relief...
Budget Control Mechanism Waived
The FCC on its own motion issued an Order waiving application of the current budget control mechanism for rate-of-return carriers receiving high-cost...
Biden Administration Announces Supply Chain Task Force
The Biden Administration announced a Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force after a 100-day review of critical supply chains. This review focused on...
Proposed USF Contribution Factor to Remain above 30%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMB) is proposing to revert the universal service fund (USF) contribution factor back down to 0.318...
Buildout Waivers Granted for Model CAF-II Recipients
The FCC has granted waivers of interim and final buildout obligations to two price cap carriers—Hawaiian Telecom, Inc. (HT) and TDS Telecom...
