Finally, FCC Promises Rural Broadband USF Relief

“In my first remarks to FCC staff as Chairman…I declared that my highest priority would be making sure every American who wants high-speed Internet access can get it. Rural Americans…

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December 14, 2017, A Day That Will Live in Infamy?

It was a very dark day, at least in the minds and hearts of all of those opposing the Federal Communications Commission’s controversial Restoring Internet Freedom Order, which passed by…

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A Very Merry Christmas Coming for ISPs

Jolly Old Ajit Pai is in the process of bringing a huge Christmas present to Internet Service Providers far and wide. The gift is in the form of a Federal…

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Relief in Sight?

Recent FCC actions indicate that it is in the process of addressing the critical shortfall in USF support for RLECs. The Commission has directed USAC to retain any excess cash…

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The FCC Must Act SOON

With High Cost Loop Support continuing to be significantly reduced, many small Rate of Return RLECs – both those receiving legacy settlements, as well as those choosing the ACAM model…

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Confirmed, Finally

After serving for several months as acting Chairman, Ajit Pai was officially confirmed, by Senate vote on October 2nd, as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. The 52-41 vote turned…

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Pai Addresses Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Lifeline Program

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…

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