CAF Framework Established to Transition Legacy Support to Auction-Based Support
The FCC adopted a Report and Order establishing a Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II framework to clarify how support for voice and broadband...
More CAF Phase II Funds Authorized
Over $61.8 million in Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II funding has been announced for 15 winning bidders to bring 10/1 Mbps...
FCC Opens UP $77M of USF Support to Puerto Rico and USVI
The FCC on its own motion will make up to $76.9 million of high-cost Universal Service Fund (USF) support in Puerto Rico and the...
FCC Announces ACP High-Cost Area Benefit Application Submission Timing and Processes
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released information about the Affordable Connectivity Program’s (ACP) high-cost area benefit application submission timing and...
FCC Adopts Backup Power Rules
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted rules intended to ensure that consumers have the information and tools necessary to maintain landline home telephone service...
Data for CAF-BLS and Alaska Plan Challenges Released
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced that its FCC Form 477 data as of June 30, 2016 will be the basis for...
FCC Declaratory Ruling Clarifies VoIP Symmetry Rule
On its own motion, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a declaratory ruling that clarifies the appropriate interpretation of the VoIP symmetry rule...
WCB Announces CAF Phase II Auction Post-Authorization Defaults
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has announced that Gila Local Exchange Carrier, Inc. d/b/a Alluvion Communications, Inc. (GLEC) and Fond du...
Updated CAF Phase II Auction Technical Guide Released
FCC staff has released an updated Technical Guide providing technical and mathematical guidance on bidding procedures and bid processing algorithms in the upcoming Connect...
