The FCC has announced that another nearly $1.2 billion has been committed to almost 2500 schools, 205 libraries, and 26 school and library consortia that applied for help from the…
The FCC recently announced a second application window for schools and libraries to purchase laptops, tablets, WI-FI hotspots, modems, routers and broadband connections to serve the needs of students, school…
A new analysis and report from Mattey Consulting recommends adding broadband internet access revenues to the USF contributions base. The study, supported by NTCA, INCOMPASS and the SHLB Coalition and…
While reading some industry news recently, I was reminded of how much telecommunications has changed in the more than 53 years since I joined General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, fresh…
NECA’s proposed 2022 High-Cost Loop formula for small, average schedule companies will significantly increase settlements for 72 qualifying study areas. In 2021, 71 study areas received $3.875 million in HCL…
The Department of the Interior recently announced that a coalition of federal agencies will work together to increase internet access and close the digital divide In U.S. Indian Country. The…
In a recent meeting with, and follow-up letter to the FCC, USTelecom – The Broadband Association and NTCA –The Rural Broadband Association, addressed the 197 letters that the Commission sent…
