Hats Off to the Small Company Coalition, Again

Our August 10th, 2017 blog praised the SCC for being a strong advocate on behalf of small RLECs. In late January, members of the coalition held a teleconference with FCC…

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Investigating Fake Comments?

As alluded to in our last blog, there really may be an investigation into the so called fake and fraudulent comments received by the FCC in its recently approved Restoring…

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Pai Defends Restoring Internet Freedom Order

The FCC Chairman recently responded to a letter sent by 26 U.S. Senators questioning the legitimacy of comments, as well as the integrity of the Commission itself, in crafting the…

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Finally, FCC Promises Rural Broadband USF Relief

“In my first remarks to FCC staff as Chairman…I declared that my highest priority would be making sure every American who wants high-speed Internet access can get it. Rural Americans…

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Average Schedule Filing: Good News and Bad News

NECA recently filed its annual average schedule modifications which, if approved by the FCC, will be effective for the 12 months beginning July 1, 2018. The good news is that…

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December 14, 2017, A Day That Will Live in Infamy?

It was a very dark day, at least in the minds and hearts of all of those opposing the Federal Communications Commission’s controversial Restoring Internet Freedom Order, which passed by…

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Bob Kwiatkowski Joins ICORE Consulting

ICORE is very pleased to announce that industry veteran Robert (Bob) Kwiatkowski has been retained as Senior Consultant. In his new position, Bob will be responsible for assisting clients with…

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