The FCC is seeking comment on the creation of an Emergency Broadband Benefit Program which will provide discounts to eligible households on the cost of broadband service and certain connected devices.
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December 2020 News Update
An update on news from December 2020.
FCC Announces Winners Of Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction
The FCC has announced the results of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. There were 180 winning bidders, which were awarded 10-year support totaling $9.23 billion to bring broadband service to 5,220,833 locations in 49 states and one territory.
FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction – LTD Broadband LLC Wins Big
The FCC has announced the results of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. LTD Broadband LLC is one of the biggest winners, with 10-year support totaling $1.32 billion to serve 528,088 locations in 15 states.
SpaceX Wins Big In Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction
Satellite broadband provider SpaceX was a winning bidder in the FCC’s RDOF Phase I auction in 35 states. SpaceX won a total of $885.5 million in support to be provided over 10 years.
November 2020 News Update
An update on news from November 2020
FCC Releases 5G Adjustment Factor Values
The FCC has released the 5G adjustment factor values that will be used for disaggregating legacy high-cost support that some mobile wireless providers currently receive.
FCC Provides Guidance For Voice Service Providers Seeking An Exemption From Caller ID Authentication Rules – Deadline Is December 1st
The FCC has released a Public Notice which provides guidance for voice service providers that plan to seek an exemption from the FCC’s STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication rules.
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.
FCC Creates 5G Fund For Rural America
The FCC has officially created a 5G Fund for Rural America to provide universal service fund support for the deployment of 5G wireless networks.