The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced that rate-of-return carriers will see reductions to their universal service support starting September 2016 as a result of the initial implementation of the rate-of-return budget control mechanism. Read more here.
The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Incentive Auction Task Force (Task Force) (together, FCC) have announced the upfront payments for Auction 1002 will be due by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on July 1, 2016. Read more here.
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced that there is sufficient E-Rate funding available to fully meet the estimated demand for category one and category two requests for E-Rate supported services for funding year 2016. Read more here.
On April 27, 2016, the FCC released the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order. This Order includes a number of enhancements to the Lifeline Program that will help many Americans get and stay connected. Read more here.
As announced in a Public Notice (DA 16-601), released on May 31, 2016, the FCC Form 481 has been OMB-approved. Read more here.
To claim RHC Program funding for Funding Year 2015 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016), healthcare providers (HCPs) must complete their funding request forms by Thursday, June 30, 2016. Read more here.
Join us to hear updates about the Lifeline Program, including the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order and the National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD). Read more here.
