The FCC has waived the budget control mechanism for rate-of-return carriers that receive legacy universal service support.
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USAC Publishes Budget Control Mechanism Data For 2021 – 8.6% Adjustment Factor For 2021-2022
USAC has announced an 8.6% budget control mechanism applicable to rate-of-return ILECs subject to cost-based universal service support rules for July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
FCC Considering Minor Changes to “Legacy” Rate-of-Return USF Budget
On March 23, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a Report and Order, Third Order on Reconsideration, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that continue the FCC’s efforts to reform the high-cost universal service fund support mechanism rules that apply to rate-of-return carriers. In the NPRM, the FCC proposes permanent, minor revisions to the high-cost budget that controls USF support disbursements for rate-of-return carriers.