Democrat Congress to Chairman Pai: Stop All Important Work Now!

In a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai (and separately to the FTC), Congressional Democrat leaders have requested that the Commission immediately cease all but “consensus and administrative matters that…

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What’s Next in the Telecommunication’s World?

Assuming that once the recounts, recriminations and requisite lawsuits are settled – and Joe Biden becomes president – what will the federal telecommunications landscape look like? Ajit Pai will be…

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Carriers Propose Measures to Improve FCC TAC Detariffing Plan

Three carriers – Windstream Services LLC, Frontier Communications Corporation and Consolidated Communications Inc. – have met with the FCC to express their support for the Commission’s plan to detariff Telephone…

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Rural Associations Ask for Ten Years of Legacy Support Under 5G Order

The Rural Wireless Association (RWA) and NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association – recently had discussions with FCC staff concerning the Commission’s Draft Order on the 5G Fund for Rural…

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Order Changes Access Charges on 8YY Calls to Bill and Keep

An October 9 FCC Report and Order has shifted intercarrier compensation for toll free 8YY calls to a bill and keep system. According to the Commission, this will significantly reduce…

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SCC Asks FCC to Restore Budget Control Mechanism Reductions

The Small Company Coalition– a group of small ILECs and vendors serving rural areas and tribal territories across America – has urged the Commission to restore funding cuts triggered by…

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No Hee-Hee as FCC Imposes Huge Forfeiture

In a recent decision, according to Chairman Ajit Pai, the FCC concluded a long-standing action against Sandwich Isles Communications, its parent company, Waimana, and its then sole stockholder, Albert Hee.…

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