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 here.
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 wireless technology in the United States. Read more here.
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 warnings through the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Read more here.
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 is aimed at helping rural families and small businesses achieve cost savings by providing loans to qualified consumers to implement durable cost-effective energy efficiency measures. RESP loans are at
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 result of the initial implementation of the rate-of-return budget control mechanism. Read more here.
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 for Auction 1002 will be due by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on July 1, 2016. Read more here.
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 and category two requests for E-Rate supported services for funding year 2016. Read more here.
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 Program that will help many Americans get and stay connected. Read more here.
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 here.
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 funding request forms by Thursday, June 30, 2016. Read more here.