Broadband

On November 1, 2023, the FCC announced that it would begin an inquiry relative to its annual evaluation of the state of broadband service across the country as required by…

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Enhanced ACAM

In the 6/24/23 ICORE Blog we reported that an Order and Further Notice addressing Enhanced ACAM was circulating at the Commission. We believe that at the present time this Order…

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Expanding USF

As mentioned in the ICORE Blog entry dated 3/24/23, on 3/16/23 bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate aimed strengthening the USF by expanding the contributions base. This legislation…

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Universal Service Fund

On 3/16/23 bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate aimed at strengthening the USF by expanding the contributions base. Titled the Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act,…

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Universal Service Fund

In the recent days and weeks there has been a great deal of discussion at the FCC regarding the issue of Enhanced ACAM (see ICORE Blog entry of 1/20/23). Representatives…

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What Will USF Look Like in the Future?

NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association recently presented several suggestions for long term USF stability to the FCC. New grant programs must be implemented, it said, to avoid certain smaller rural carriers…

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