5.18.17 – USDA Offers Webinars Regarding the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will host webinars focused on the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. Read more here.
5.9.17 – USAC: Submit Your Request for Services for FY2017 as Soon as Possible!
The RHC team has noticed that we have not received as many FCC Forms 465 or 461 as we anticipated, so we
4.6.17 – USAC: FY2016 Funding Information and Commitments Webinar Invitation
Save the date! Join the FCC and USAC Monday, April 10, 2017 at 2:00PM EDT for a webinar to discuss the Funding
2.3.17 – E-rate Funding Year 2017 Application Filing Window Opens February 27, 2017
USAC is pleased to announce the application filing window for Funding Year (FY) 2017 will open on Monday, February 27, 2017 at
1.30.17 – FCC Form 555 due January 31
The FCC Form 555 is due by January 31, 2017. As a reminder, the Form 555 must be completed annually by service
01.10.17 – RSS: MOBILE NOW Act Reintroduced in Senate
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-SD) and Ranking Member Bill Nelson (R-FL) have reintroduced the MOBILE NOW Act in the United
01.6.17 – FCC Wants Feedback on the Shot Clock and Use of Public Right-of-Ways
Inside Towers: Do you have any thoughts on how the FCC should streamline the process for siting small cells and distributed antenna systems?
12.16.16 – FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Services for Americans with Disabilities
The Federal Communications Commission amended its rules to allow phone companies to replace support for an outdated form of text telephone communications,
11.23.16 – USAC: FCC Public Notice: Filing Procedures for Forbearance from Lifeline Broadband Obligations
All Lifeline Program service providers must offer Lifeline-supported broadband starting December 2, 2016, unless they avail themselves of the conditional forbearance relief
11.18.16 – USAC: Reminder! Lifeline Modernization Rules Effective December 2
New rules from the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order take effect on Friday, December 2, 2016. Read more here.
11.03.16 – USAC: One Month to Go! Modernization Rules Effective Dec. 2
Big changes to the Lifeline Program take effect one month from today, on Friday, December 2, 2016. Read more here.
10.13.16 – Tower Safety Equipment RECALL
Gravitec Systems is announcing the recall of Zorbit (TM) Energy Absorbers. For additional details, click here.
10.07.16 – FCC Public Notice: Designation as a Lifeline Broadband Provider
The FCC has issued a public notice to provide "guidance to entities seeking designation as Lifeline Broadband Providers. For more information, read
10.07.16 – USAC: Invitation to Webinar: Lifeline Program Updates
Join USAC to hear updates about the Lifeline Program, including the Lifeline Modernization Order and the National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD). For additional
10.07.16 – USAC: Capital Investment Allowance Worksheet Now Available
As directed in the Rate of Return Reform Order (released March 30, 2016), USAC has posted to its website resources to aid
09.29.16 – USAC: Webinar Invitation: Rate-of-Return Order Q&A with the FCC
Join the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau Staff and USAC for a webinar on October 6 to discuss the status
09.27.16 – FEMA: Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Planned for September 28
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a mandatory nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System EAS. For additional details, read more here.
09.21.16 – NECA: NTTA Files Estimates of Carriers Eligible for Tribal Broadband Factor Proposal
According to NECA's Washington Watch (September 19, 2016, issue), the National Tribal Telecommunications Association filed a letter on September 16, 2016, providing estimates
09.21.16 – NECA: High Cost USF Reform
According to NECA's Washington Watch (September 20, 2016, issue), the Wireline Competition Bureau issued a Public Notice on September 19, 2016, announcing
09.16.16 – NECA: FCC to Hold IP Transitions Event on September 26
Per NECA News, "the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued a Public Notice on September 15, 2016, announcing it will host
09.14.16 – RSS: 4Q 2016 USF Contribution Factor Dips to 17.4%
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced that the proposed universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for fourth quarter (Q4) 2016 will
09.12.16 – RSS: Chairman Wheeler Proposes to Liberate Video Customers from Set Top Boxes
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has released a Fact Sheet outlining actions related to video set top boxes that the Commission will consider
09.08.16 – RSS: FCC Announces FY 2016 Regulatory Fees, September 27 Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has announced its fiscal year (FY) 2016 regulatory fee schedule. Read more here.
09.1.16 – RSS: NECA Submits Modification to Average Schedule Formula
The National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (NECA) has filed its 2017 modification of the average schedule universal service high-cost loop support formula,
09.1.16 – RSS: FCC Announces Revised FY 2016 Application Fee Schedule
Effective Tuesday, August 30, 2016, the application fees charged to licensees and permittees by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) will