Consumers’ Research has filed a petition for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the FCC’s proposed USF contribution factor for the second quarter of 2023 and the legality of the universal service fund.
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Mergers & Acquisitions: Yellowhammer Networks Acquiring BroadLife Communications’ Alabama RDOF Support & Obligations
The FCC is seeking comment on an application filed by BroadLife Communications, Inc. and Yellowhammer Networks, LLC, requesting consent for the transfer of BroadLife’s RDOF support and obligations to Yellowhammer.
Fifth Circuit Completely Rejects Consumers’ Research Non-Delegation Challenge To Universal Service Fund
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has denied the Consumers’ Research non-delegation doctrine challenge to the universal service fund and the way the USF is administered by the FCC.
FCC Broadband Label Order Published In Federal Register; Compliance Delayed Indefinitely
The FCC’s broadband label Report And Order has been published in the Federal Register. However, compliance with the new rules is delayed indefinitely.
FCC Announces 2023 Reasonable Comparability Benchmarks For Fixed Voice & Broadband Services
The FCC has announced the 2023 reasonable comparability benchmarks for fixed voice and broadband services, and the minimum usage allowance for fixed broadband services.
USF Contribution Factor For First Quarter Of 2023: 32.6 Percent
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director has announced that the proposed universal service fund contribution factor for the first quarter of 2023 will be 32.6 percent.
Fifth Circuit Hears Oral Argument In Legal Challenge To USF Contributions – Consumers’ Research Moves Forward With Circuit Split Plot
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held an oral argument in Consumers’ Research v. FCC., a legal challenge to universal service fund contributions.
FCC Unveils New National Broadband Map
The FCC has released an initial version of its new national broadband map that shows location-level information about broadband services available throughout the U.S.
RDOF News Update – FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
This post contains an update on the latest news about the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.
RDOF News Update – FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
This post contains an update on the latest news about the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.