After reviewing requests from a number of parties, the FCC has issued an order pausing, for an initial one-year period, the phase-out of its order which would have eliminated support…
Acting FCC Chairman Rosenworcel has circulated a Report and Order for the $3.2 Billion emergency broadband program. The tentative rules make very clear that the EBB is “open to all…
The December 1st reduction of the SLC to $5.25 per month will not allow full cost recover to many RLECs under the FCC’s High-Cost program. So said NTCA – The…
In recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai confirmed what many of us already knew, or at least suspected: That…
“We are concerned that the risks to program integrity outlined in this report threaten a service that is essential to ensuring that low-income Americans can connect to employment opportunities, family…
The FCC issued a Public Notice on November 22, and USAC a Program News release on November 23, concerning filing procedures for forbearance from Lifeline broadband obligations. Unless they file…
