Has the FCC Abandoned Universal Service?

The concept of universal telephone service at reasonable rates has been around since the early 20th century, and codified into law in 1934. As early as 1913, the U.S. government…

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Another Double Standard

Recently, a group of 10 Congressmen from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, all of them Democrats, filed scathing comments in the FCC’s net neutrality proceeding to return ISPs…

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The Small Company Coalition – A Strong Voice for RLECs

From its motto, “We Built It, We Maintain It. We Value It,” to its ongoing Campaign to Reduce Regulatory Burden, the Small Company Coalition is a strong advocacy group for…

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Will the FCC Lighten its RLEC Touch?

As ICORE works for client companies, and analyzes industry events and trends, we are continually amazed at the complete control the FCC exercises over the interstate revenue of RLECs. From…

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The Brave New World of Obstruction, Objection and Online Obfuscation

The recent criticism by Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) of President Trump’s nominee for FCC Commissioner is yet another example of the complete breakdown of the most basic level of civility…

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Rural Broadband USF Help is Coming

“Although I hope these changes will help, you may be right that something more fundamental is needed. After all, if the Order is not carrying out its stated purpose of…

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Senate Hearing Explores Rural Broadband Funding

In what should be considered very good news, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss, Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet, recently held a hearing to…

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