The FCC’s December, 2018 Order offering new ACAM options to RLECs becomes effective March 21st, 2019. First, the order makes an increased funding offer to existing ACAM carriers (ACAM I)…
The FCC has recently adopted very important orders on Universal Service Reform and Business Data Services options for the nation’s smallest, most rural carriers. ICORE stands ready to help every…
The FCC, in an order adopted and released July 6, 2018 (by the Wireline Competition Bureau, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Engineering and Technology), prescribed broadband testing…
To almost everyone and every entity, or so it seems. Just recently FCC Chairman Ajit Pai responded to: Congressional letters from a number of Democrats urging the Commission to delay…
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…
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…
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…
