08.15.16 – RSS: FCC Overreaches in Preempting Municipal Broadband Restrictions
A federal appeals court has struck down the FCC’s attempt to preempt state laws in Tennessee and North Carolina that place restrictions
08.10.16 – RSS: Congress Directs FAA to Adopt Rural Tower Lighting Requirements
Under the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, which became law on July 15, 2016, Congress directed the FAA to
8.5.16 – RSS: A-CAM Offers and November 1 Election Deadline Announced
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau has released the final version of the Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM), announcing both A-CAM offers
8.5.16 – 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). Read more
8.1.16 – RSS: O’Rielly Notes Mobility Fund Phase II Likely for 2016, Suggests Reforms in Advance
After dismissing the need for and likelihood of Mobility Fund Phase II (MF2) , FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly in his latest blog
8.1.16 – RSS: FCC to Implement New Network Outage Reporting System
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) has announced the roll-out schedule for the new version of the Network
7.22.16 – 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). Read more
7.21.16 – RSS: FCC Adopts Rules Opening Up 10,850 Megahertz of Spectrum Above 24 GHz
The FCC has released a report and order creating service rules for using four spectrum bands above 24 GHz to help support 5G
7.12.16 – RSS: FCC Adds New EAS Warning Codes for Extreme Wind and Storm
The FCC has released an order that, among other things, updates the Commission’s rules so that Americans can now receive more specific
7.7.16 – USDA RUS to host Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) Webinar on July 12, 2016
USDA Rural Utilities Service is hosting a webinar on the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) on July 12, 2016, at 2pm (EST). RESP
6.29.16 – RSS: Support Reductions Coming to Rate-of-Return Carriers in September
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
6.17.16 – RSS: 600 MHz Upfront Payments Due July 1
The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Incentive Auction Task Force (Task Force) (together, FCC) have announced the upfront payments
6.17.16 – RSS: E-Rate to Fully Fund Category One and Two Services in 2016
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
6.9.16 – USAC: 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order
On April 27, 2016, the FCC released the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order. This Order includes a number of enhancements to the Lifeline
6.9.16 USAC: FCC Form 481 Now Ready for Certification
As announced in a Public Notice (DA 16-601), released on May 31, 2016, the FCC Form 481 has been OMB-approved. Read more
6.8.16 – USAC: FY2015 Funding Request Forms Due June 30
To claim RHC Program funding for Funding Year 2015 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016), healthcare providers (HCPs) must complete their
6.3.16 – USAC: Invitation to Webinar: Lifeline Program Update
Join us to hear updates about the Lifeline Program, including the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order and the National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD).
5.26.16 – RSS: FCC Reminds 700 MHz Licensees of Construction and Reporting Deadlines
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) has issued a public notice reminding 700 MHz licensees (Lower A Block, B Block, and E Block,
5.16.16 – RSS: Petition for Rulemaking to Permit MVDDS Licensees in 12.2-12.7 GHz Band to Provide Two-Way Mobile Broadband Service, including 5G
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau of the FCC is seeking comment on a petition filed by the MVDDS 5G Coalition seeking
5.6.16 – USAC: Invitation to Webinar: Lifeline Modernization Order Overview
On April 27, 2016, the FCC released the Lifeline Modernization Order. Join USAC on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, for a webinar to discuss
5.2.16 – RSS: FCC Issues Bat Signal to Tower Owners
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) on April 29, 2016, issued a Public Notice providing guidance to the tower industry on the
5.2.16 – RSS: FCC Affirms New Citizens Broadband Radio Service in the 3.5 GHz Band
The FCC adopted an Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order on April 28, 2016, reaffirming its decision to create the
4.28.16 – RSS: FCC Adopts Real-Time Text Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would recognize real-time text as a replacement
4.27.16 – USDA Rural Development announces webinars in support of the FY2016 Community Connect Grant Program
On May 4th and 17th the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will host webinars focused on the Community Connect Grant Program. Read more
4.25.16 – RSS: FCC Grants TTY Waiver Request
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Wireline Competition Bureau