ICORE Announces IIBS

We are extremely pleased to introduce our new ICORE Integrated Billing System™ (IIBS). IIBS features our very successful and long-standing Carrier Access Billing System paired with our newly developed user…

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Additional Help Proposed for RLECs to Close the Digital Divide

Recent suggestions to the FCC, as well as proposed legislation on additional funding, would provide RLECs with more and better tools to provide both wireline and broadband services to their…

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Accessible, Affordable Internet for All

This is the name of an ambitious Act recently introduced in Congress by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Congressman James Clyburn (D- SC). It is intended to close the digital…

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Initial Milestones Set for EBB Program

The FCC, in Public Notice DA 21-265, Released March 4, 2021, has announced basic dates and general information for the start of the recently enacted Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Eligible…

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ABBA to Help Build Last Mile Infrastructure

A bill introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jackie Rosen (D-NV) will help ensure that rural Americans finally have access to the same fast and reliable broadband services…

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Proposed Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Rules Circulated

Acting FCC Chairman Rosenworcel has circulated a Report and Order for the $3.2 Billion emergency broadband program. The tentative rules make very clear that the EBB is “open to all…

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Back to the Future?

Several Democrat Congressional leaders have recently urged President Biden to nominate a new Federal Communications Commission Chairman, or to begin the process of making interim Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s position permanent and…

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