Relief in Sight?

Recent FCC actions indicate that it is in the process of addressing the critical shortfall in USF support for RLECs. The Commission has directed USAC to retain any excess cash…

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A Busy Time

All five FCC Commissioners recently testified before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, covering a variety of broad issues concerning “Oversight of the FCC.” On November 1, the Subcommittee…

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FCC Priorities

The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology has announced it will hold an October 25th hearing with the rather all-encompassing title, “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.” Among other topics,…

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The FCC Must Act SOON

With High Cost Loop Support continuing to be significantly reduced, many small Rate of Return RLECs – both those receiving legacy settlements, as well as those choosing the ACAM model…

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Confirmed, Finally

After serving for several months as acting Chairman, Ajit Pai was officially confirmed, by Senate vote on October 2nd, as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. The 52-41 vote turned…

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Pai Addresses Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Lifeline Program

In recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai confirmed what many of us already knew, or at least suspected: That…

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Commissioner O’Rielly Addresses USF Reform Issues

In a recent presentation to WTA, FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly touched on important aspects of high cost USF support for Rate-of-Return carriers. His remarks are very likely an indication of…

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