The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program. The NPRM seeks comment on which carriers should be eligible to participate.
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FCC Draft Enhanced A-CAM NPRM – Increased Funding For Increased Speeds
The FCC has released a draft version of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an enhanced A-CAM program. Comment is sought on issues related to increasing A-CAM universal service support in exchange for providing higher broadband speeds.
ACAM Broadband Coalition Petitions FCC For Six More Years Of A-CAM Funding
The ACAM Broadband Coalition has filed a petition for rulemaking which proposes extending A-CAM funding for an additional six years and requiring support recipients to deploy faster broadband speeds.
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions In The Communications Industry
An update on a few recent mergers & acquisitions in the communications industry
August 2019 News Update
An update on important news from August 2019.
July 2019 News Update
News update for July 2019
A-CAM II Errors: FCC Discovers Incorrect Attribution Of Broadband Service In A-CAM II, Extends Election Deadline To July 17
The FCC has extended the deadline, by 30 days, for rate-of-return carriers to accept or turn down their offers of A-CAM II support. Rate-of-return carriers must now indicate, on a state-by-state basis, whether they will transition to model-based support by July 17, 2019.
Rate-Of-Return Decision Day: A-CAM II – Glide Path Carriers
Rate-of-return local exchange carriers have a very important decision to make in the next 41 days: move to Alternative Connect America Cost Model II support or continue to receive cost-based universal service fund support. They have until June 17, 2019 to decide. Even rate-of-return carriers that will receive less support under A-CAM II are considering the move. If they so choose, these “glide path” carriers will shift to A-CAM II support under a three-tiered transition process.
A-CAM II Broadband Buildout Obligations
Rate-of-return local exchange carriers have until June 17, 2019 to decide whether to move to Alternative Connect America Cost Model support or continue receiving cost-based legacy support. One important factor in this decision will be the broadband deployment obligations required under the cost model.
Decision Day Awaits Rate-Of-Return Carriers: A-CAM II Or Cost-Based USF
Many rate-of-return local exchange carriers having a very important decision to make in the next 45 days: move to Alternative Connect America Cost Model support or continue to receive cost-based universal service fund support. They have until June 17, 2019 to decide.