Budget Control Mechanism
A key element in the determination of USF support for legacy rate of return carriers' HCLS and CAF-BLS support amounts is the Budget Control Mechanism (BCM). The BCM was first…
A key element in the determination of USF support for legacy rate of return carriers' HCLS and CAF-BLS support amounts is the Budget Control Mechanism (BCM). The BCM was first…
In a recent order, the FCC waived application of its Budget Control Mechanism for rate of return carriers receiving High Cost Loop Support and Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support.…
In a recent meeting with FCC staff, NTCA expressed serious concerns over the impacts of the resurgent budget control mechanism on rural LECs receiving cost based Connect America Loop Support…
In a recent meeting with the FCC, NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, asked again that the Commission waive application of its budget control mechanism to certain kinds of universal…
The Small Company Coalition– a group of small ILECs and vendors serving rural areas and tribal territories across America – has urged the Commission to restore funding cuts triggered by…
In early June, USTelecom - The Broadband Association, joined NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, in asking the FCC for changes to the budget control mechanism as it impacts RLEC…
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…