4.14.16 – RSS: Rate-of-Return USF Reform FNPRM Comments Due May 12
On March 30, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Report and Order, Order and Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice
4.13.16 – RSS: FCC Announces Tentative April Open Meeting Agenda
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has released the tentative agenda for its April open meeting, scheduled for April 28, 2016. Read
4.12.16 – RSS: NTIA Releases Report Outlining 3.5 GHz Sharing Proposal
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released a report proposing a simple and robust method to implement spectrum sharing between commercial
4.6.16 – FCC Public Notice Released: Results of 2016 Urban Rate Survey
On April 5, 2016, the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau announced the results of the 2016 urban rate survey for fixed voice and
4.4.16 – FCC Releases Proposed Rules to Protect Broadband Consumer Privacy
The FCC is seeking "comment on a proposed framework for ensuring that consumers have the tools they need to make informed choices
3.31.16 – RSS: FCC Releases Rate-of-Return USF Reform Order
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Report and Order, Order, and Order On Reconsideration (Order) that make significant changes to
3.28.16 – RSS: FCC Announces DAS/Small Cell Deployment Workshop
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) will hold a
3.28.16 – RSS: FCC to Hold Workshop on Environmental Compliance and Historic Preservation Review for Communications Equipment Siting
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) will hold its annual educational workshop on the environmental compliance and historic preservation review
3.21.16 – RSS: Deadlines Announced For Annual ILEC Access Tariff Filings
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has set an effective date of July 1, 2016, for the 2016 annual access charge tariff
3.15.16 – RSS: USF Contribution Factor Set at 17.9 For Second Quarter of 2016
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has announced that the proposed universal service fund (USF) contribution factor for the second quarter
3.15.16 – RSS: Fundamental Changes Coming To The Lifeline Program
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has circulated an order that will modernize the universal service Lifeline program. Read more here.
3.8.16 – Reuters: FCC unveils proposal for $9.25/month low-income broadband subsidy
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission circulated Tuesday a final proposal seeking approval for
2.23.16 – NECA: Don’t Let FCC Cut Off Oklahoma Lifeline
By Loris Taylor, Matthew Rantanen & Susan Feller Indian Country In a February 2, 2016 press release, Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai
2.23.16 – NECA: High Cost USF Reform – Chairman Wheeler Circulating RoR USF Reform Order for Approval
Chairman Wheeler posted a blog on February 19, 2016, entitled Bipartisan Solutions for Universal Service, in which he indicated he circulated an
2.22.16 – RSS: New Lifeline Rules Effective February 17, 2016
A number of revised Lifeline rules that were adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the June 2015 Lifeline Reform Order
2.9.16 – RSS: FCC Criteria Determining When 600 MHz Operations “Commence”
The FCC has announced in a public notice that petitions for reconsideration of the Commencing Operations Report and Order (R&O), which defines
2.5.16 – USAC: FCC Lifeline Program Rule Changes
On January 15, the FCC released a Public Notice (DA 16-56) announcing OMB approval for several rule changes from the 2015 Lifeline
2.5.16 – USDA: One More Tool to Help Bring Broadband to Rural America
“What can I do to bring broadband to my rural community?” To read the entire USDA blog, click here.
1.28.16 – USDA and The EPA Announce Federal Planning Assistance for Broadband and Sustainable Community Development – Cool & Connected
USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Brandon McBride encouraged communities interested in using broadband service to help revitalize small-town main streets and promote
1.22.16 – USDA Announces WEBINAR Schedule for the DLT Grant Program
On January 27th, February 2nd, and February 18th (1 – 3 pm EST) the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will host webinars focused
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