The FCC has released a Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking which recommends revising the FCC’s existing customer proprietary network information (CPNI) data breach notification rules.
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Point Broadband Authorized To Receive Casair’s CAF II Funding In Michigan
The FCC has recognized Point Broadband Fiber Holdings, LLC’s authority to receive all CAF II auction support awarded to Crystal Automation Systems, Inc d/b/a Casair not already disbursed as of September 2020.
News Update - April 1 - 13 - FCC, Broadband, RDOF, Robocalls, VoIP
An update on recent news, April 1 -15.
Kansas Corporation Commission Order Addresses VoIP Interconnection & Number Porting Issues
The Kansas Corporation Commission has issued an Order clarifying certain VoIP interconnection and number porting issues in Kansas.
4Q-2020 USF Contribution Factor Hits 27.1 Percent, Smashes Previous Record! 2020 Achieves Highest Yearly Average Of All Time!
The FCC has announced that the proposed universal service fund contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2020 will be 27.1 percent, the highest ever. It also makes 2020’s average contribution factor 23.3 percent, the highest yearly average ever.
FCC Creates New 988 Suicide Hotline
The FCC has established 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.
FCC Announces Compliance Dates For Reassigned Numbers Database Recordkeeping
The FCC has announced compliance dates for the Reassigned Numbers Database recordkeeping requirement. Beginning July 27, 2020, voice service providers must maintain records of the most recent date each number was permanently disconnected and must age telephone numbers for at least 45 days after disconnection and before reassignment.
December 2019 News Update
Update on news from December 2019
American Cable Association Wants FCC To Revise USF Contributions Rules For VoIP Providers
In comments filed in response to the FCC’s 2018 Biennial Review of Telecommunications Regulations, the American Cable Association has urged the FCC to modify its universal service fund contributions rules because they are implemented in such a manner that is unfair to smaller communications providers. Among other things, ACA wants the FCC to revise downward the VoIP contributions safe harbor so that it more reasonably approximates the actual percentage of VoIP revenues derived from interstate and international services.
24 Hour Residential Backup Power Requirement Effective February 13, 2019
The Federal Communications Commission’s residential 24 hour backup power requirement becomes effective February 13, 2019. The rule requires providers of facilities-based, fixed residential voice services that are not line powered to offer subscribers, at the point of sale, the option to purchase a backup power solution that provides consumers with at least 24 hours of standby power during a commercial power outage.